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Perfect Pie Crust
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Pampered Chef recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water
Directions:
1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in bowl. Cut shortening into flour until shortening resembles size of large peas. Combine egg and vinegar in small bowl; stir into flour mixture, mixing slightly. Add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough is moist enough to form a ball. Shape dough into 2 balls.
2. Flatten 1 ball to 1/2 inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges. Roll dough into 11 inch circle; place in pie plate. Trim; Crimp or flute edges.
3. For baked pie shell: Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with fork. Bake at 450°F for 9-12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool.
By RecipeOfHealth.com