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ImageIngredients
2 cups flour
1 shy cup of Crisco
1 egg
3 Tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vinegar
Pinch of salt

Directions
  1. Cut together flour, shortening and salt until it resembles small peas.
  2. Combine the egg, water and vinegar and gradually add to flour mixture.
  3. Stir just until moistened and a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide into 2 disks.
  5. Wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Roll out and use with your favorite pie recipe!

Notes: There are other no-fail piecrusts on the web.
  1. Karen at recipezaar.com has 3 c. flour to 1 cup shortening ratio and uses 5 teaspoons of water instead of
  2. I do find myself sometimes needing to add a little water if the ball does not hold.
  3. Len at Allrecipes.com ( No-Fail piecrust I )uses 2 ½ flour to 1 cup of shortening, Also ¼ cup of water.
  4. Becky at Allrecipes.com( No fail Pie Crust III) uses 4 cups flour and 2 cups of butter.

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