Perfect Pie Crust

Pampered Chef recipe.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 pies

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon vinegar
• 3  tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Cut shortening into flour until shortening resembles size of large peas. Combine egg and vinegar in small bowl; stir into flour mixture, mixing slightly. Add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough is moist enough to form a ball. Shape dough into 2 balls.
2. Flatten 1 ball to 1/2 inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges. Roll dough into 11 inch circle; place in pie plate. Trim; Crimp or flute edges.
3. For baked pie shell: Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with fork. Bake at 450°F for 9-12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool.