No Fail PERFECT Flaky Pie Crust!

by Colleen Hammond on July 4, 2009

Our oldest daughter has been making this flaky pie crust to perfection since she was 9 years old. It’s nearly fool proof! Combine it with the Apple Pie recipe posted here.

Bon Appetit!

Pie Crustflaky pie crust

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1-3/4 cups shortening*
  • 4 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 cup very cold water

BEAT egg, vinegar and water. Set aside
BEAT flour, shortening, sugar and salt until blended. (Yes, you can use a MIXER for this step!)
ADD remaining ingredients and blend (in mixer) until it just forms into a ball.
CHILL for 15 minutes or so.
ROLL out as needed.

*Butter flavored shortening (Optional: 3.5 sticks of butter).

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