Pie Crust by McAdams

posted by McAdam 12-02-99 9:13 PM

Pie Crust

4 Cups flour (not instant or self rising)
1 Tablespoon Sugar
2 Teas. salt
1-3/4 Cups CriscoŽ shortening
1/2 Cup water
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1 large egg.


Stir together in a large bowl the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender till crumbly.

In small bowl, beat together water, vinegar and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until all ingredients are moistened.

Divide dough in 5 portions and shape each in flat round patty ready for rolling; wrap each patty in plastic wrap and chill about 1/2 hour.

When ready to use, roll out on lightly floured surface.

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