*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Flaky Tender Pie Crust

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Pastry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          Flour
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   1 1/4  cups          Shortening
   1                    Egg -- well beaten
   5      tablespoons   Ice water
   1      teaspoon      Vinegar

In a small straight-sided bowl, combine flour and salt. 
Add shortening. Use a pastry blender to cut in shortening until mixture resembles
 coarse crumbs.
Combine egg, ice water and vinegar; add to flour mixture ALL AT ONE TIME.  
Use a fork to stir briskly...not more than 10 strokes...or until mixture forms a loose ball.
Turn dough out onto a sheet of waxed paper or plastic wrap,
 and use hands to gently compress dough into a ball.
 Refrigerate dough at least 30 minutes before rolling out on a piece of wax paper.
 (You'll need a fresh piece for each crust you roll.)
 Makes a double-crust pie or 2 single crust pies.



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