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Vinegar and Egg Crust

SUBMITTED BY: Ron Schmaeman 

"This crust was used by Elsie Hack to win the 1978 Ohio State Fair pie baking contest. (It was wrapped around an apple pie.) Because the crust is very flaky when baked, it is a bit difficult to roll and handle, but well worth the effort."
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This recipe has been rated 16 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch double or 3 single crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons ice water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until pea-sized.
  2. Beat together egg, vinegar and water. Mix liquid with flour mixture, using a fork, until mixture forms a ball (Note: add liquid one tablespoon at a time. You probably will not use all of it.)
  3. Roll out on lightly floured pastry cloth with cloth covered roller.
  4. Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle with sugar before baking.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2002 by KATHLEEN IRWIN 
EXCELLENT TO WORK WITH, DOES'T FALL APART WHEN HANDLING. CAN BE OVERWORKED MORE THAN STANDARD... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by jodibodi 
Wow!! Super easy pie crust recipe. For those who think it is hard to work with, after you mix,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by squawk93 
This is practically a no-fail pie crust recipe, although I agree with a previous reviewer that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by TAG 
By far - my favorite crust recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by Nettie's Sister 
This crust was incredible with "Apple Pie by Grandma Opel" by MOSHASMAMA. It worked great, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by mommymadness 
This a very easy to make. I made a chicken pot pie with this crust. I also made an apple pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by LUV2COOK43 
I was leery of the crust ingrediets, I worried over nothing, the crust on my pies have to be,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by LAPARENT 
This is also my Mom's "secret" pie crust recipe, and it is the best crust I have ever had. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2006 by BUCKEYECHICK 
This is the best crust ever. My Mom thought is was store bought. But knew it couldn't be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2009 by ImChrists 
This is my favorite new crust recipe. I did change it a bit because I like both butter (3/4... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Vinegar and Egg Crust

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 154

  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 51mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.9g

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