Pie Crust II
By Maverick19
Recipe yields 5 pie crusts.
This recipe is one that has been passed down 3 generations
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Ingredients
- 4 cups flour, lightly spooned into cup
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water
Preparation
Step 1
Mix flour, sugar and salt. Add shortening and cut in until mixture is crumbly.
In a bowl, beat together the vinegar, egg and water. Pour liquid into flour, stirring with a fork until moistened and comes away from edge of bowl.
Divide dough into 5 portions. Pat into flat ovals, wrap in plastic or waxed paper and chill.
May be frozen and it never gets tough. Just thaw and use.