Homemade Appalachian Pie Crust

Prep:15min

An all-purpose basic pie crust which perfectly supports Imitation Crab Quiche. The recipe comes from the Appalachian region from the early 20th century.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:55:31 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories161.2 kcal (8%)

Total Fat11.5 g (16%)

Carbs12.3 g (5%)

Sugars0.4 g (0%)

Protein1.8 g (4%)

Sodium147.6 mg (7%)

Fiber0.4 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

32 servings

4 cupsflour

1 Tbspsugar

2 tspsalt

1 ¾ cupshortening

vegetable shortening/lard originally used

1egg

beaten

1 Tbspvinegar

apple cider vinegar originally used

½ cupwater

cold

Instructions

Step 1

1. Combine flour, sugar and salt. 2. Add shortening and mix in until crumbly 3. Mix vinegar and egg together and add to above dough. 4. Add cold water and lightly combine pastry dough. 5. Divide dought into 4 equal parts (makes 4 pies).* 6. Roll dough into flat circle and place in pie tin. NOTE: *If only making one pie, freeze each of the 3 other balls of dough for later use.