Foolproof Pastry

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. shortening
  • 4 c. plain flour
  • 5 Tbsp. ice water
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Add shortening to flour, salt, sugar and mix until the consistency of coarse meal.
  2. 2
    Add water beaten egg, vinegar and blend lightly.
  3. 3
    Shape into a ball.
  4. 4
    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours.
  5. 5
    Divide equally.
  6. 6
    Roll thin and place on two 10-inch pie plates.
  7. 7
    Bake 15 minutes at 400° for baked shell recipes or unbaked according to particular recipe.

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