Flaky pie crust

A flaky pie crust is a classic pastry base, known for its light, layered texture, made from flour, fat (like butter or lard), salt, and ice water. It serves as the foundation for countless sweet and savory pies, originating from European baking traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This crust is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing energy and some B vitamins from the flour, but minimal protein. A typical single-crust serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	235 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Selenium	8 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 piece (about 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The signature flakiness is achieved by keeping the fat cold and in small pieces, which creates steam pockets during baking—a technique that transforms simple ingredients into a delicate, layered texture.