Perfect Pie Crust

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Add shortening and mix until crumbly.
  3. 3
    In small bowl, beat together water, vinegar and egg.
  4. 4
    Combine the 2 mixtures until all ingredients are moistened.
  5. 5
    Divide dough into 5 portions and shape into flat, round patties ready for rolling.
  6. 6
    Wrap each patty in plastic wrap and chill at least 1/2 hour.
  7. 7
    When ready to roll, lightly flour both sides of patty and roll on lightly floured surface.
  8. 8
    For shells, bake at 450°.
  9. 9
    Will keep 3 days in refrigerator.
  10. 10
    Makes 2 double and 1 single crust or 20 tart shells.

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