Sure Thing Pie Crust

MizzNezz's Note:

I've never had this fail me. And it's light and crispy. Easy to make.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 crusts

• 3 cups flour
• 1 ½ cups solid shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg , beaten
• 5 teaspoons ice water
• 1 teaspoon vinegar

Directions:

1. Sift together flour and salt, cut in shortning.
2. Combine egg, water, and vinegar.
3. Pour liquid into dry ing.
4. Stir until well mixed.
5. Roll on floured board.

Reviews

[Blakey]

I have never in my life made a pie, let alone a pie crust! So when I was told to bring pie to this Thanksgiving dinner I was nervous. I tried this pie crust and now I can sleep at night. It was easy and tasted godd and flakey. Although there is no baking info (a beginer needs that!) I was able to cross-reference a different recipe I had. Thanks for the "Sure Thing"

[Janie from TX]

I misplaced this same recipe. I couldn't recall how much shortening to use. I was so glad to find it. All my friends and family say that I make the best piecrust of anyone. I say, "It's all in a recipe." I also use this recipe for the best cobblers. For cobblers, I replace half the shortening with butter. Don't let the vinegar discourage you from trying this crust, it cooks out and you cannot taste it.

[Rose is Rose]

I'm pie-challenged, and this looked like a bit of a Frankenstein by the time I got the top on! Somehow, in the baking process, it all melded together and looked quite respectable when it came out of the oven. It was so flaky and tender! I couldn't believe how good it tasted! This is a keeper! MizzNezz, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipe!