Perfect Pie Crust

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until pea size crumbs are formed. Combine cold water, vinegar and egg in a small bowl.
  3. 3
    Add to flour mixture, stirring until mixture can be formed into a ball. Divide in half and roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  4. 4
    Line bottom of 9-inch pie plate with 1/2 of dough.
  5. 5
    Use other half for the top crust.

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