never fail pie crust
I had a lot of trouble finding a pie crust recipe that words and this really does. I don't know if the vinegar really makes the difference but I have found that when it is added my crust is nice and flaky.
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cook time
method
Bake
yield
1 crust
Ingredients
- SINGLE CRUST:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- DOUBLE CRUST:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 5-6 tablespoons milk
How To Make never fail pie crust
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Step 1In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.
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Step 2Sprinkle with vinegar. Gradually add the milk, tossing with a fork until a ball is formed.
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Step 3Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
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Step 4For a single crust, roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9" or 10" pie plate. Transfer pastry to a pie plate. Trim shell according to recipe directions.
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Step 5For double crust, divide pastry in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other.
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Step 6Roll out larger ball on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9" or 10" pie plate. Transfer to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate.
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Step 7Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake according to recipe directions
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