never fail pie crust

Name: Never Fail Pie Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 cup(s) flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup(s) ice water; 2 teaspoon(s) vinegar

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Sharon Swomley

Atascosa, TX

Updated on Mar 12, 2012

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

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Ingredients

6 cups flour, sifted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups shortening
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup ice water
2 teaspoons vinegar

How To Make never fail pie crust

Step 1

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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