Perfect , Never Fail Pastry Crust

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 lb shortening, chilled (Tenderflake)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • ice cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in the Tenderflake.
  2. 2
    Mix the egg in a one cup measuring cup. Add the vinegar and fill with the ice water to 1 cup.
  3. 3
    Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and incorporate into a ball -- trying to handle the dough as little as possible.
  4. 4
    Chill for 1 to 2 hours in a fridge.

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