Perfect Pie Crust

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift the flour before measuring.
  2. 2
    Add salt and sugar to flour and sift again.
  3. 3
    Mix shortening thoroughly with flour mixture. Beat egg.
  4. 4
    Add water and vinegar and beat well.
  5. 5
    Pour over flour mixture and blend.
  6. 6
    (Will be more moist than standard pastry.) Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    Dough may be left in refrigerator for 2 or 3 days.
  8. 8
    Roll out on aluminum foil. Makes 2 double crusts.

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