Favorite Pie Crust

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1 egg, beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour and salt together.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening just until evenly crumbly.
  3. 3
    Add lemon juice, water and well beaten egg and mix lightly.
  4. 4
    Roll out quickly and bake in a hot oven at 450°. Makes 2 double crust pies.
  5. 5
    May be stored in waxed paper and in the refrigerator for a week or two.

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