Never Fail Pie Crust

Name: Never Fail Pie Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 c flour, sifted; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 1/2 c shortening; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 c ice water; 2 tsp vinegar

By Sharon Swomley
@atascosarose

The only crust my mother used. This crust made the best tasting pies and cobblers

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Prep:

30 Min

Ingredients

6 c

flour, sifted
1 tsp

salt
1 tsp

baking powder
2 1/2 c

shortening
1 large

egg, beaten
2/3 c

ice water
2 tsp

vinegar
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How to Make Never Fail Pie Crust

Step-by-Step

Measure flour into sifter and add salt and baking powder. Sift into mixing bowl and add shortening. Work until crumbly. Add egg, water and vinegar. Pour over flour and shortening mixture, work well and then form into 4 or 5 equal balls. Chill before using. This keeps well and can also be frozen.

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