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Flakey Pie Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. All purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 c. Shortening
1 Egg
2 TBSP. cold Water
1 TBSP. white Vinegar
Directions:
Directions:
Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut room temperature shortening into flour until mixture is uniform and shortening resembles large peas. Beat egg, water, and vinegar together to blend. Pour all of the liquid evenly over flour mixture. Stir in with fork until all of the mixture is moistened. Divide dough in half and shape each into a ball. Flatten each into a 4 inch circle. Wrap and chill dough for 15 minutes for easier rolling. Dust rolling pin and work surface lightly with flour. Roll dough to a uniform thickness. Roll to a circle about 1 inch larger than an upside down 8 inch pie plate. Trim excess dough around the edge with the back of a knife.

 

 

 

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