Grandma's Secret Pie Crust
Description
The secret's out! A great basic pie crust from Grandma's secret recipes. Vinegar is the key to this dough that rolls out perfectly, and the bakes beautifully.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups shortening
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1 egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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4 tablespoons water
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knives.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
4
Roll out dough, and fit into two 9-inch pie pans.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.