Dessert for 1
Homemade Pie Crust
This flaky pie crust combines cold butter and shortening, then bakes in a pie pan until golden.
Typical price
$9.93for 4 servings
$2.48 per serving$9.93 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 23 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.48 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cold vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Cut the cold butter and shortening into the flour, sugar, and salt until crumbly.
- Stir in the ice water until the dough holds together.
- Roll the dough into a 9-inch circle and press it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Brush the edge with the beaten egg and milk or cream.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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