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Perfect Pie Crust (1 pie)

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1-3 tbsp cold water

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, sugar and salt.
  • Cut shortening into flour mixture until shortening resembles size of large peas.
  • Combine egg and vinegar in small bowl; stir into flour mixture, mixing lightly.
  • Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing just until dough is moist enough to form a ball.
  • Divide dough into 2 portions, shape each portion into a ball.
  • Roll out as required.
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