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IT IS NOT HARD TO MAKE PIE CRUST.....
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 cup ice cold water, enough to fill the cup with the egg and vinegar in it.

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.  Add the shortening and butter and using a hand pastry blender, mix well. 
    Whisk the egg in a cup, add the vinegar and enough water to fill the cup.  Pour onto the flour mixture and blend well.
  • Shape the pastry dough into 4 evenly shaped balls, wrap them in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Using a pastry mat or your counter, roll out the dough evenly until it is the right size to fit your pie pan.
  • Unroll the pie crust, gently pushing it into a well greased pie plate,
  • Prick the bottom crust a few times with a fork. 
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown at 450°F.
  • Adapted from The Pie Lady Bakes.
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