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Foolproof Piecrust Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups flour
1 3/4 cups butter flavored shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg
1/2 cup ice water
Directions:
Directions:
Using a pastry blender or fork, mix flour, shortening, sugar, and salt together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine vinegar, egg, and water and mix well. Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and blend quickly. Be careful not to overwork dough; mix just until liquid is absorbed by the flour mixture. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before rolling. This dough can be divided into individual crust portions, wrapped, and frozen for later use.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 or 3 (2-crust) pies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes, chill time 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
from the kitchen of:
Jeanne Wolfley
Making your own piecrust can be fun and simple with this foolproof recipe. Whether you are a novice or an expert cook, this piecrust is the perfect start to a fall masterpiece.

 

 

 

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