Foolproof Pie Crust

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour (don't sift)
  • 1 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 c. water

Directions

  1. 1
    With a fork, mix together first 4 ingredients.
  2. 2
    In a separate dish, combine eggs, vinegar and water.
  3. 3
    Combine the two mixtures; mix until all ingredients are moistened.
  4. 4
    With hand, mold dough into a ball.
  5. 5
    Chill overnight or can be left in refrigerator a week or more, or frozen.
  6. 6
    Take out enough for an 8 or 9-inch pie pan. Roll until thin; it will make 8 or 9-inch pie crusts.

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