The secret’s out! A great basic pie crust from Grandma’s secret recipes.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::35 mins
Servings::16
Yield::2 crusts
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ΒΌ cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knives.
In a separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
Roll out dough, and fit into two 9-inch pie pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.