100 YEAR-OLD PIE CRUST (PASTRY DOUGH)

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This recipe is one for the ages. The crust is flaky and flavorful. Delicious for any kind of pie your heart desires. Makes enough for 4 8-inch pie crusts or about 3 9-inch crusts. Can be used for topping, lattice top, cut-outs, etc.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 8-inch pie crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl using a pastry cutter, mix flour, shortening, sugar and salt until crumbly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix egg and water. Add to flour mixture using the pastry cutter.
  • I have also used a food processor and a dough blade on pulse for each step.
  • Cover tightly with plastic and chill until ready to roll out.

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