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Piecrust - Nutty Unbaked Piecrust

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: none
Makes: 1 unbaked crust (9-inch)

What You Need

1
cup all-purpose flour
1/2
cup ground pecans (2 oz.)
1/2
tsp. salt
1/2
cup vegetable shortening, cold
1
EGG YOLK
3 to 4
Tbsp. ice water, DIVIDED
2
tsp. fresh lemon juice

Here’s How

  1. MIX flour, nuts and salt in large bowl. CUT IN shortening with pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas. MIX egg yolk, 3 Tbsp. ice water and the lemon juice in small bowl. ADD to flour mixture, 1 Tbsp. at a time, stirring lightly and tossing with fork until moistened and dough just holds together. ADD remaining ice water, if needed. GATHER dough and shape into 1-inch thick disk. REFRIGERATE, wrapped in plastic wrap, 1 hour or overnight.
  2. ROLL OUT dough on lightly floured surface, rolling from center to edge, to form a 12-inch circle. FOLD into quarters; ease and unfold into 9-inch pie plate. PRESS pastry gently against bottom and sides of pie plate, easing out any air. TRIM edge leaving 1/2-inch overhang. FOLD overhang under; flute edge. REFRIGERATE, covered, at least 30 minutes.

Enjoy

  • Ground almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts can be substituted for pecans.
  • This basic pastry dough can be used to make tart shells and quiche crusts as well. Follow specific recipe for baking directions.

Insider Info

  • See Nutty Baked Piecrust for use in recipes that call for a baked 9-inch pie shell.
  • Shortcut: Pastry dough can be made in food processor.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

calories: 226
total fat: 19g
saturated fat: 4g
polyunsaturated fat: 5g
monounsaturated fat: 8g
cholesterol: 26mg
sodium: 147mg
carbohydrates: 13g
dietary fiber: 1g
protein: g
vitamin A: 34.9IU
vitamin D: 2.3IU
folate: 33.4mcg
calcium: 10.5mg
iron: 1.0mg
choline: 19.1mg

vitamin C: .7mg
vitamin E: .40IU
trans fat: 2g
sugars: 0g
potassium: 49.7mg
magnesium: 12.3mg
selenium: 6.8mcg
phosphorus: 44.9mg
vitamin B12: .0mcg
vitamin K: 7.1mcg
vitamin B6: .0mg
copper: .1mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: .2mg
manganese: 12.3mg
zinc: .5mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .1mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 1.0mg
omega 3: .3g
omega 6: 5.0g