The secret's out! A great basic pie crust from Grandma's secret recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups shortening
- 1 egg , beaten
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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2
In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knives.
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3
In a separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
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4
Roll out dough, and fit into two 9-inch pie pans.
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5
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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