Perfect Pie Crust II

Perfect Pie Crust II

Sugar, lemon juice and an egg go into this pie dough. It bakes up flaky and tender and deliciously sweet, making a perfect pastry for a fancy fruit.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
292 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly.n
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix together egg, sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in all of egg mixture and half of ice water. Stir gently with a fork, adding more water as needed, just until mixture forms a ball.n
Step 3
Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal portions. Knead each piece briefly and shape into a disc. Chill 1 hour before rolling out.n
Perfect Pie Crust II
Perfect Pie Crust II
Perfect Pie Crust II
Perfect Pie Crust II

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup ice water
  • 4 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons white sugar

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