never fail pie crust

(2 RATINGS)
92 Pinches
Madison, WI
Updated on Mar 23, 2011

One time I said that the only pie crust I ever had success with came ready made from the store. Hearing this my niece gave me this recipe and I must admit that it did not fail me.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - egg, well beaten
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

How To Make never fail pie crust

  • Step 1
    Cut shortening into flour and salt. Combine egg, water and vinegar. Pour liquid into flour mixture all at once. Blend with spoon just until flour is all moistened.
  • Step 2
    This is an easy crust to work with and can be re-rolled without toughening. It can be kept in refrigerator without spoiling up to 2 weeks.

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