Perfect Pastry

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 5 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening.
  3. 3
    Combine all other ingredients.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle 4 tablespoons mixture over flour mixture; mix with fork.
  5. 5
    Add 4 more tablespoons and continue mixing until pastry holds together.
  6. 6
    Gather dough with hands and press into ball.
  7. 7
    Wrap in clear plastic.
  8. 8
    Wrap; chill 15 minutes. Divide dough into 4 parts.
  9. 9
    Roll out between clear plastic wrap. Makes 4 crusts.
  10. 10
    Freezes well.

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