Pie Crust - Failproof

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 egg yolk
  • milk
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening.
  2. 2
    Measure 1 egg yolk and milk to equal 2/3 cup.
  3. 3
    Reserve egg white.
  4. 4
    Beat with 1 teaspoon water and use as glaze on top crust of pie.
  5. 5
    Add egg yolk-milk mixture to flour mixture and combine thoroughly.
  6. 6
    Roll crust on flour or cloth in usual manner.
  7. 7
    Any crust is usually easier to work with if left to set for a few minutes before rolling or put into refrigerator for a few minutes.

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