PIE CRUST FOR DUMMIES

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Never fails. Great for making pies to put in the freezer. For frozen chicken pies, freeze filling first, then add crust. Cover and return to freezer.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 pie crusts, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb lard or 2 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
1 egg
water

Steps:

  • Mix first three ingredients until the texture resembles corn meal.
  • Beat one egg in a 1 cup measuring cup.
  • Fill cup with water to make 1 full cup.
  • Mix well, chill for 15 minutes.
  • Divide dough 5 ways.
  • Roll out the number of crusts you want to use on floured surface.
  • Place remaining dough and a bit of flour in individual gallon ziplock bags.
  • Roll out dough while it is in the bag and freeze.
  • You now have extra crust waiting for you!

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