FRENCH PASTRY PIE CRUST

French Pastry Pie Crust image

My mom found this recipe several years ago, and I still use it today.

Provided by TJ

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 2.4 g