Perfect Pie Crust

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. 1
    Put first 3 ingredients in large bowl and mix well with table fork.
  2. 2
    Add shortening and mix with fork until crumbly.
  3. 3
    In small bowl beat together with fork 1/2 cup water, vinegar and egg. Combine the two mixtures, stirring with fork until all ingredients are moistened.
  4. 4
    Divide into 5 portions with hands.
  5. 5
    Shape into flat round patty ready for rolling.
  6. 6
    Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour.
  7. 7
    When ready to roll pie crust, lightly flour both sides of patty, put on lightly floured board.

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