aurora's pie crust

How To Make aurora's pie crust

• Step 1
  In a large mixing bowl mix together flour and salt.
• Step 2
  Cut the chilled Crisco into the flour. Be careful not to overwork it.
• Step 3
  Mix together beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of the ice water, and vinegar.
• Step 4
  Pour water, egg, vinegar mixture directly into the center of the flour, Crisco mixture. Fold the flour into the center from the outside. Add additional water, if necessary, a little at a time. Stop folding when your crust starts to form a ball.
• Step 5
  Divide the crust into two portions and form into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer.
• Step 6
  When the crust is cold roll out each disk on a well-floured surface. Roll your crust around your rolling pin and unroll into your pie plate.
• Step 7
  Roll or pinch the crust to your liking. Bake as suitable for your filling.
• Step 8
  ***Lard may be used in place of the Crisco, but don't use butter. ***If you need to blind bake the bottom crust for a fruit or custard pie, use whatever dry beans or rice you have around the house. Just pour them into a little aluminum foil on top of your crust. Then save them for next time. ***I have found it works well to brush egg white or corn syrup on the bottom crust before baking so your bottom crust doesn't get so soggy.
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