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never fail pie crust

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Recipe by
Belinda Hughes
Cottage Grove, OR

One of the few recipes I got from my Mom.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For never fail pie crust

  • 1 c
    heaping cup of shortening
  • 1
    egg
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    cider vinegar
  • 6 Tbsp
    water

How To Make never fail pie crust

  • 1
    Beat egg; add water and vinegar.
  • 2
    Blend in shortening, salt & slowing add flour mixing after every cup.
  • 3
    Divide into 3 portions of equal sizes (as close as you can eye it) Make into a ball and roll out on a floured surface, not too much flour as it will make it too brittle and fall apart. Makes 3 single crusts.
  • 4
    I was told that it freezes well although I have never done that before. So if you choose to do it please let me know how it works.

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