Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups cake flour
• ½ cup water
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups shortening, plus some for greasing parchment

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    568 calories; 28 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 3 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 70 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 197 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Enough dough for 2 12-inch pie shells

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place ingredients in mixing bowl; using paddle attachment of an electric mixer, mix until well blended, about 3 minutes. Divide dough in two; shape each into a ball. (Dough balls can be wrapped and frozen.) Roll out on floured surface into a round to fit a 12-inch glass pie plate. Trim crust at edge of plate (it will be covered with whipped cream).
2. Prick crust with fork on bottom and sides. Crumple a piece of parchment paper; open up and grease one side of paper. Place greased side down in crust; fill bottom and a little up the sides with dried beans.
3. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven, and carefully remove paper and beans. If crust tears, patch it by pressing together with your fingers. Bake another 10 minutes, until crust is brown, and remove. It is not necessary to wait for crust to cool before filling.