Perfect Pie Crust

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Put dry ingredients into bowl and mix well with a fork.
  2. 2
    Add shortening and mix well with a pastry blender until ingredients are crumbly.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup water, vinegar and egg.
  4. 4
    Combine the 2 mixtures, stirring until all ingredients are moistened.
  5. 5
    Divide dough into 5 portions and shape into flat rounds.
  6. 6
    Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour before using.
  7. 7
    This dough can be frozen for future use.

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