Lower Fat Pie Crust

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 4 -5 tablespoons cold water or 4 -5 tablespoons apple juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in the shortening until it is distributed evenly.
  3. 3
    Add the applesauce and mix until blended evenly.
  4. 4
    Stir in the water or juice with a fork until the dough starts to stick together, but is not sticky.
  5. 5
    Work the dough into a ball, then turn onto a floured board and roll out as needed.
  6. 6
    If the dough keeps springing back when rolled, let it rest for 10 minutes, then proceed.

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