Foolproof Pastry

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, sugar and salt; cut shortening into mixture with a fork.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, beat vinegar, egg and water. Pour into flour mixture and stir with a fork until mixture is moistened.
  3. 3
    Shape into a ball, wrap in wax paper and chill for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Roll out on a cold pastry board or between two pieces of waxed paper.
  5. 5
    Bake at 425° or until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Good crust!

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