French Pastry Pie Crust

Everyday Meals

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1egg
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons water

    • Directions

  • Step 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.

  • Step 3

    Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.

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