Fruit Pies Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseDish
Speciality

Ingredients

 Flour2 Cup (32 tbs), sifted
 Salt3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Shortening3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Ice water6 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2269 Calories from Fat 1379

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 156 g240.2%

Saturated Fat 38.8 g194%

Trans Fat 20.2 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1467.3 mg61.1%

Total Carbohydrates 191 g63.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 26 g51.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 4.3% Iron 65.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1 In a bowl, sift the flour and salt together.
2 Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, add in the shortening and mix until the consistency of coarse sand.
3 Sprinkle the mixture with ice water, tossing until the dough forms into a ball.
4 Place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
5 Divide the dough in half.
6 Roll out as thin as possible.
7 Into a 9-inch pie plate and , fit the rolled out dough.
8 Fill it up using your chice of filling.
9 Cover with the other piece of dough, carefully sealing the edges.
10 Create a few slashes in the top.
11 Brush the top lightly with beaten egg yolks.

SERVING
12 At this stage, the crust is ready to be baked.
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