Flaky Pastry

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (not oil)
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. 1
    With a fork, mix the first 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup of water and remaining ingredients together.
  3. 3
    Add to first mixture and blend with fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
  4. 4
    With hands, mold dough in a ball and chill at least 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Refrigerated dough can be rolled at once.
  6. 6
    Dough can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days, or frozen until ready to use. Makes two double-crust 9-inch pies and one 9-inch shell.

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