Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust
Description
This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.
Ingredients
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 3/4 cups shortening
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 egg
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1/2 cup water
Directions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
2
In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.