Grandma’s Secret Pie Crust

(from rosie’s recipe box)

Makes 2 crusts

Source: allrecipes.com

Categories: Dessert, not tried

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knifes or pastry blender.

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

  3. Roll out dough, and fit into two 9 inch pie pans or use for a bottom and top crust.

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

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