Easy Perfect Pie Crust
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.
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