Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

Vinegar is the secret to this recipe that has surely withstood the test of countless pie-makings. The ingredients stir up easily, the dough rolls out perfectly, and the crust bakes beautifully.

• 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

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 12 minutes.