Perfect Pie Crust

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/2 c. cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour, sugar, salt and shortening until crumbly.
  2. 2
    Mix in cup, the water, egg and vinegar.
  3. 3
    Combine the two mixtures and mix until all the ingredients are moistened.
  4. 4
    Divide into 5 portions. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill at least 1/2 hour before rolling out.
  5. 5
    Dough keeps 3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen.
  6. 6
    Bake pie shells at 400° until golden brown.
  7. 7
    Makes 5 pie shells.

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