Foolproof Pie Crust

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (not lard, oil or oleo)
  • 1 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. 1
    Put first 3 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a fork.
  2. 2
    Add shortening and mix with a fork until ingredients are crumbly.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, beat together with a fork the water, vinegar and egg.
  4. 4
    Combine the two mixtures, stirring with a fork until the ingredients are moistened.
  5. 5
    Divide the dough into 5 parts and with hands shape each portion into a flat, round patty ready for rolling.
  6. 6
    Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour.
  7. 7
    Dough may be left in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen, until ready to use.

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