Perfect Pie Crust - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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4 c. flour
1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 whole egg
1/2 c. cold water
Preparation
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Mix flour, sugar, salt and shortening until crumbly.
Mix in cup, the water, egg and vinegar.
Combine the two mixtures and mix until all the ingredients are moistened.
Divide into 5 portions. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill at least 1/2 hour before rolling out.
Dough keeps 3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen.
Bake pie shells at 400\u00b0 until golden brown.
Makes 5 pie shells.
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