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Finished Pie Crust made with the egg and vinegar pie crust recipe.

Easy Pie Crust With Egg And Vinegar

This old-fashioned pie crust was my Mom's go-to recipe. It's easy to make and turns out every time. Recipe makes two crusts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting/Chilling Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
  • pinch salt
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Instructions
 

  • Cut the shortening into the flour. You can do this by hand using a pastry cutter or fork or pulse it a few times in a food processor.
  • Beat the egg slightly, then stir in the vinegar and a pinch of salt. Add this mixture to the flour mixture, followed by the ice water.
  • Mix gently until the dough comes together, then chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Roll out on a lightly floured surface when ready to use.

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Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal
Keyword Pie
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