Really Really Good Pie Crust

I mentioned in yesterday's post that I had made an apple pie. Well, someone has asked me for the pie crust recipe that I use, and because I am short on ideas on what to post today, I will pass along this superb recipe.

First, I must say that this pie crust recipe is really good. Truly, it is! This recipe has been in my family since, well, as long as I can remember, and surely longer than that! I have heard many people compliment my mother on the pies she makes and are always asking for the recipe. And in my days of living I have experienced a few bad crusts, so I can, and do, appreciate this recipe. (how many times have I written the word 'recipe' in this post?....too many!)

So, without further ado......here is it is! Enjoy!


Pastry Crust

3 cups flour
1 1/4 cups shortening (I used butter)
3/4 tsp salt
1 egg
5 Tbsp water
1 tsp vinegar

Cut dry ingredients with a fork. Beat the egg, water adn vinegar together, then add to dry ingredients.

Bake at 350 until golden brown*.

(makes 2 8" pies)

*I baked my apple pie at 425 last night, so feel free to change the temp according to your pie. I also covered the edges of the crust with foil to keep it from burning.


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On another, very tired, note.....I just wanted to say a great big thank you those who prayed for my family over the past day or so. As of this very early hour I can tell you that we are all well and are now safely at my parents house. Long day. Long drive. Me tired. Ni-night.