No Fail Pastry Shells

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. plain flour (unsifted)
  • 1 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 8 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut together flour, salt and shortening.
  2. 2
    Mix together vinegar, egg and water.
  3. 3
    Beat with fork and pour over flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Mixture should be sticky/soft.
  5. 5
    Divide into 3 parts. Roll out on lightly floured surface.
  6. 6
    Makes 3 (9-inch) pie crusts. Bake at 450° until brown, about 10 minutes.

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