Perfect Pie Crust

Name: Perfect Pie Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 pies, 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 3 tablespoons cold water

Submitted by Kim M.

"Pampered Chef recipe."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 2 pies
Serves:: 2

ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water

directions

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Cut shortening into flour until shortening resembles size of large peas. Combine egg and vinegar in small bowl; stir into flour mixture, mixing slightly. Add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough is moist enough to form a ball. Shape dough into 2 balls.
Flatten 1 ball to 1/2 inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges. Roll dough into 11 inch circle; place in pie plate. Trim; Crimp or flute edges.
For baked pie shell: Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with fork. Bake at 450°F for 9-12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool.