Wayne Gisslen

Mealy Pie Dough

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS U.S. MEALY METRIC PERCENTAGE

Method

Mixing

  1. Collect all equipment.
  2. Collect and scale ingredients.
  3. Dissolve salt in water. Set aside.
  4. Place flour and shortening in mixing bowl.
  5. Rub or cut shortening into flour to the proper degree:

    • For mealy dough—until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
    • For flaky d

Per 1 ounce (28.35 g): Calories, 130; Protein, 1 g; Fat, 10 g (65% cal.); Cholesterol, 0 mg; Carbohydrates, 11 g; Fiber, 20 g; Sodium, 105 mg.