Foolproof Pie Crust

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, stir with fork, the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  2. 2
    In small bowl, beat together egg, water and vinegar.
  3. 3
    Add to flour mixture until well moistened; divide dough into 5 portions and shape into a flat round patty, ready for rolling.
  4. 4
    Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper; chill at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add more flour for rolling and handling too much will not effect this dough.
  6. 6
    It will keep in refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

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