Perfect Pie Crust(6 Crusts)
- 4 c. unsifted flour (lightly spooned into cup)
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 c. Crisco (not refrigerated; don't use oil, lard, margarine or butter)
- 1 Tbsp. vinegar (white or cider)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c. water
- Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl and mix well with fork.
- Add shortening and mix until ingredients are crumbly.
- In a small bowl, beat together water, vinegar and egg.
- Combine the two mixtures, stirring until all ingredients are moistened.
- Divide dough in 6 portions.
- Shape each portion with hands into a flat, round patty, ready for rolling.
- Wrap each in plastic wrap or wax paper and chill at least 1/2 hour (can freeze and thaw in refrigerator for later use).
- No matter how much you handle this dough, it will always be flaky, tender and delicious.
- Dough can be left in refrigerator up to 3 days.
flour, sugar, salt, lard, vinegar, egg, water
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=715282 (may not work)