No Fail Pie Crust I

SUBMITTED BY: Lenn

"I found this recipe years ago, and have not made any other since."

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Original recipe yield: 3 single crusts

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INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

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DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix egg, water and vinegar together. Pour into flour all at once and blend with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Wrap with plastic and chill in refrigerator.

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Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by TchrJrHi

The title says it all...awesome. I used the butter flavored shortening like another reviewer suggested. Worked perfectly. Thanks for the post.

8 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2004 by Sus

This was my mom's piecrust recipe and I'm sure she's in heaven baking pies for the angels...she made the best pies in the world (in my humble opinion)! This recipe is the best.

5 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by Shmooey

My grandmothers recipe for the perfect pie crust too- Honestly folks, you need to give this simple and beautiful recipe a try! Best pie crust ive ever used or eaten, and it keeps so well in the fridge.

4 users found this review helpful

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 126

Total Fat: 8.9g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Sodium: 27mg
Total Carbs: 10g
Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 1.6g

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