Pie Crust - No Fail

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   If you are using it for a pie that needs to be baked in the crust, follow pie's directions.
3. 3
   Add 1 tablespoons vinegar to the 1/3 cup milk in a measuring cup to allow it to curdle.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Place 2 cups flour in mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Make a shallow hole in the flour.
7. 7
   Add 1 teaspoons salt.
8. 8
   Cut in 1 cup shortening until mixture is the size of peas.
9. 9
   Add curdled milk mixture.
10. 10
    Use mixer to mix only until dough forms a soft ball.
11. 11
    Sprinkle flour on wax paper on top of cutting board and place 1/2 ball on it.
12. 12
    Use flour on top as you are rolling if the dough is soft.
13. 13
    Do not roll too thin.
14. 14
    (Use the other 1/2 for a top or another pie shell.
15. 15
    ).
16. 16
    Fold wax paper gently in half and place the dough in a pie plate, unfolding until it fits.
17. 17
    Make a pretty edge cutting excess off it necessary.
18. 18
    Bake crust for 5-10 minutes if you just need a pre-baked crust.
19. 19
    If you are using it for a pie that needs to be baked in the crust, follow pie's directions.
20. 20
    While baking, watch to see that the the crust does not get too brown.
21. 21
    Cover the edges with foil that last part of baking if necessary.