Pie Crust

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour, lightly spooned into cup
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 3/4 c. shortening (room temperature; no oil, lard, margarine or butter)
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar
  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. 1
    In large bowl, stir together with fork the flour, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening with fork until crumbly.
  3. 3
    In small bowl, beat together water, vinegar and egg.
  4. 4
    Add to flour mixture and stir until all ingredients are moistened.
  5. 5
    Divide dough into 5 portions and, with hands, shape each in flat, round patty for rolling.
  6. 6
    Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill for 1/2 hour.

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