Perfect Pie Crust

Ingredients

4 cups flour
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 3/4 cup shortening
1 tbsp vinegar
1 egg
1/2 cup ice-cold water

Directions

  1. Put flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Mix well with a fork.
  2. Add shortening and mix until crumbly.
  3. In a small bowl, beat together egg, vinegar, and cold water.
  4. Combine the two mixtures, stirring with a fork until ingredients are moistened.
  5. Divide dough into five equal portions.
  6. With hands, shape into a round flat patty, ready for rolling.
  7. Wrap in plastic wrap or wax paper; chill.

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