Perfect Pie Crust Everytime

Name: Perfect Pie Crust Everytime
Ingredients: 4 c. flour, unsifted and spooned into measuring cup; 1 3/4 c. shortening (nothing else); 1 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar; 1 large egg; 1/2 c. water

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 c. flour, unsifted and spooned into measuring cup
1 3/4 c. shortening (nothing else)
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar
1 large egg
1/2 c. water

Directions

1

Mix flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl with fork.
2

Add shortening and stir until crumbly.
3

In small bowl, beat water, vinegar and egg. Combine the two mixtures, stirring with fork until all ingredients are moistened. Divide dough in 5 portions and with hands, shape each into flat round patty. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour (or freeze).