The "I HATE MAKING PIE CRUST" Pie Crust

By Addie

I admit it, I hate making pie crust, that is all pie crust except mom’s “very best” pie crust! It seems like it is usually so difficult to make a pie crust that tastes great and also has a good texture. Here’s mom’s famous homemade pie crust recipe which really is the VERY BEST! Make some extra to freeze and use later and you’ll cut your preparation time for your next pie! -Tawra Kellam

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/4 cups shortening, cold
• 1 egg, cold
• 1 Tablespoon vinegar, cold
• 5 Tablespoons cold water
• Sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mix flour, salt and sugar in a bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Add egg, vinegar and 3 tablespoons water. Mix lightly. If dough is too dry, add more water. Mix with hands. Don’t overmix. Mix just until the dough sticks together.

Divide into thirds. Roll out to make 3 pie crusts. When using the crust for the top of the pie sprinkle sugar on top. Crust can be frozen in balls and then defrosted and rolled out when ready to use. Makes 3 crusts.