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Easy Perfect Pie Crust

A Pleasing Life
This is a perfectly flaky pie crust that does not get tough when worked. It's easy to roll out and can be made several days ahead of time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 Single crusts

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour white or a mix of white and whole wheat
  • 1 TBS Sugar Can use maple sugar or coconut sugar as options.
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/3 Cup Shortening
  • 1 large Egg Slightly beaten
  • 1 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 Cup Cold Water

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl
  • Mix with the shortening until it is well incorporated
  • In a separate bowl mix Egg, Vinegar and Water
  • Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and stir with a fork. Note: If using a stand mixer to make a large batch: just mix enough to combine.
  • Chill the very soft and sticky dough 2 hours
  • Roll out on a well floured surface
  • Bake according to the instructions for your pie
Keyword Easy, Flaky, Make Ahead