Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

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Using baking powder in pie crust guarantees it will turn out tender and flaky every time. This crust recipe is my favorite for fruit pies.

Submitted by Rocky
Updated on January 8, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 crusts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • 6 tablespoons ice water

  • 1 cup shortening

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

  2. Transfer 1/2 cup flour mixture to a small bowl; stir in water until smooth.

  3. Cut shortening into remaining flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Blend in wet flour mixture.

  4. Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or up to 3 days before using.

To Use:

Roll dough to fit your pie pan and bake as directed in your recipe.

173 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202 Calories
13g Fat
19g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Sodium 243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.