Perfect Pie Crust

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. shortening (room temperature)
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, mix well with a fork, flour, sugar and salt; add shortening and mix with flour mixture until crumbly.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, beat egg, water and vinegar.
  3. 3
    Add to flour mixture and stir until moistened.
  4. 4
    Divide dough into 5 portions and shape into a flat circle.
  5. 5
    Wrap each in waxed paper and chill 1/2 hour. Lightly flour both sides of pie patties.
  6. 6
    Roll out on a lightly floured surface.
  7. 7
    May be kept in refrigerator for 3 days.

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