Basic Pie Crust (Carole's)

Ingredients:
  • 4 C flour
  • 1-3/4 C shortening
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbs. sugar
  • 1/2 C water
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 Tbs. vinegar
Instructions:

In a large bowl combine flour, salt and sugar. Cut shortening into flour mixture. Mix together water, egg and vinegar. Add to flour/shortening mixture, mix together and form into a smooth ball, but don't over-mix. Chill 15 minutes. Divide into 4 balls.

Date Added:February 10, 2003
Classification:Pastries
Source:Mom Hubbard
Meal:Other
Course:Dessert
Preparation:

Assemble

Notes:

2003
Makes enough dough for 2 large double-crust pies, or 5 single crust pies. Dough can be frozen.