Pie Crust II

By Maverick19

Recipe yields 5 pie crusts.

This recipe is one that has been passed down 3 generations

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.