Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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.