Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

The secret's out! A great basic pie crust from Grandma's secret recipes. Vinegar is the key to this dough that rolls out perfectly, and the bakes beautifully.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups shortening
• 4 tablespoons water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knives.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.

Step 4

Roll out dough, and fit into two 9-inch pie pans.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.