Goof Proof Pie Crust

Submitted by Doozie

"This recipe was given to me by a family member as an easy way to make pie crust. I have not tried it yet...but have posted it here in case I lose the piece of paper it was written on."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 pie crusts

ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 1⁄3 cups shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

directions

1. Blend flour and salt with shortening until mixture is uniformly crumbly.
2. Add the egg, lightly beaten with the water and vinegar,.
3. Mix quickly until the mixture holds together.
4. Roll out on a floured surface.
5. Makes enough dough for the top and bottom crust of a 9 inch pie.
6. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned if you need a prebaked pie shell.