No-Fail Pie Crust

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. plain flour
  • 1 3/4 c. Crisco shortening
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut shortening into sifted flour with sugar and salt already added. Add 1 egg, well beaten.
  2. 2
    Mix cold water and vinegar together.
  3. 3
    Add to flour mixture, a little at a time, until all have been added.
  4. 4
    Mix well.
  5. 5
    Place on floured board and knead until ready to roll out for pie crust.
  6. 6
    This will make about 5 pie crusts.
  7. 7
    Keep stored in refrigerator until all have been used.
  8. 8
    It will roll out better if stored in refrigerator overnight. This will keep well for 2 weeks.

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