Junior Chef
Kids Cooking Lessons
12-15 years old
Lesson 5

Don't be scared away by our kids cooking lessons today! Once you've tried to make a pie you will be surprised at how easy it can be.

Making Pie Dough

2 Cups flour
1 Cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
Place flour, shortening and salt in bowl. Mix together until crumbly. You can even use your hands to break up into crumbs.

In separate bowl add:
1 egg
2 Tablespoon vinegar
¼ Cup cold water
Blend together with a fork. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir. The less you handle the dough the better. Pie dough isn't like bread dough it doesn't like to be kneaded! Form into 2 balls.

Kids Cooking Video: Making Pie Dough

On a floured surface roll out one ball into a circle. Generously flour top so when you fold your circle it won't stick together.

If you are using a rolling board to roll the dough place pie plate upside down on top of the dough and invert/flip so that pie dough should now be in pie plate.

If not using a board, fold circle in half, pick up gently and place in pie plate. Fold over and make sure it is centered in the pie plate. Patch and seal any holes if there are any. Cut excess edges off with a knife.



Fill with pie filling and set aside. Roll the other ball into circle shape again, if you are making a top crust. (If not you can freeze your other dough for another time.) Fold in half and place on top of pie filling. Fold over. Use a fork to seal edges. Cut slits on top to allow air to vent.


Bake in a 425 degree preheated oven for 30-40 minutes(depending on pie filling) until pie crust is golden brown.


Well done. If you need a little more help, watch the kids cooking videos on making pie dough.


Keep cooking, trying and experimenting!

Kids Cooking Video: Rolling out Pie Dough

If you are looking for something to do with this kids cooking lessons try our kids cooking party for a Chicken Pot Pie or a Mini Fruit Pie Party.