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January 15, 2009

Foolproof Pie Crust (Aunt Billie Rae)

Filed under: Pastry,Pies — @ 10:02 pm

•    4 cups flour
•    1 tablespoon sugar
•    1 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
•    2 teaspoons salt
•    1 tablespoon vinegar
•    1 egg
•    1/2 cup water
With a fork or pastry blender, mix together first four ingredients.  In a separate bowl, beat vinegar, egg and water.  Combine the two mixtures, stirring with a fork until all ingredients are moistened.  With hands mold dough inot a ball.  Chill at least 15 minutes.  Dough can be left in frig for up to 3 days, or frozen until needed.  Makes 2-9″ double crust pies and 1 9″ shell.
*Dough will remain soft in frig and can be rolled at once.

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