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easy no fail pie crust

Easy No-fail Pie Crust Recipe

Make all your favorite pies with this quick and easy no-fail pie crust recipe. This is the best pie crust recipe with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are straightforward.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water cold
  • 1 1/4 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 teaspoons white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, shortening, sugar, and salt.
  • Mix well with fork or pastry blender. Set aside.
  • Beat together water, egg, and vinegar.
  • Add to flour mixture; mix until all ingredients are moistened. Form into a ball and chill at least 20 minutes before shaping in desired shape.
  • To prebake the crust, bake in 425 F. oven for 15 minutes for a single crust.
  • You can refrigerate pie pastry dough for up to 7 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
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