Perfect Flaky Piecrust

Name: Perfect Flaky Piecrust
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon water

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
2

Add the shortening and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
3

Combine the egg, vinegars, and water, add to the flour mixture, and mix until the flour is moistened.
4

Divide into 4 portions, shaping each into a disc.
5

Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 week.