posted by Cissy 10-28-100 6:59 AM
Pie Crust
3 cups flour
1 1/4 cup shortening (Crisco works best)
dash salt
2 TBl. vinegar (apple cider or plain white)
3 TBl. to 1/4 cup ice water
1 egg
Mix flour and shortening together with pastry blender (or fork) until crumbly consistency.
Beat egg, add vinegar and water. Add liquid to flour mixture and mix well. Divide into 4 balls, flatten balls and wrap well. Refrigerate until well chilled (or freeze).
Makes 4 small pie shells or 3 large pie shells or 2 small double crust pies.