- By Wanda Brink
- Around Town
2 cups flour
1 shy cup of Crisco
1 egg
3 Tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vinegar
Pinch of salt
Directions
- Cut together flour, shortening and salt until it resembles small peas.
- Combine the egg, water and vinegar and gradually add to flour mixture.
- Stir just until moistened and a soft dough forms.
- Divide into 2 disks.
- Wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Roll out and use with your favorite pie recipe!
Notes: There are other no-fail piecrusts on the web.
- Karen at recipezaar.com has 3 c. flour to 1 cup shortening ratio and uses 5 teaspoons of water instead of
- I do find myself sometimes needing to add a little water if the ball does not hold.
- Len at Allrecipes.com ( No-Fail piecrust I )uses 2 ½ flour to 1 cup of shortening, Also ¼ cup of water.
- Becky at Allrecipes.com( No fail Pie Crust III) uses 4 cups flour and 2 cups of butter.
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