No Fail Pie Crust

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 c. margarine
  • 3/4 c. Crisco
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 tsp. salt (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Blend shortening with two knives or pastry blender until coarse textured.
  2. 2
    Add well beaten egg with 1/2 cup water and the salt.
  3. 3
    Roll into ball.
  4. 4
    Divide into 4 portions.
  5. 5
    (Can be put in pie tin and frozen, if desired.)
  6. 6
    Roll one portion for prebaked crust for cream or lemon pies.
  7. 7
    Prick with fork before baking in a 375° oven until nicely browned.
  8. 8
    Cool and pour in desired filling.

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