foolproof piecrust
Foolproof Piecrust Posted by swm56 at recipegoldmine.com 6/11/01 11:14:31 am No matter how much you handle this dough (and you can beat it with your rolling pin if you like), it wi...
Ingredients
- 4cupall-purpose flour (not instant or
- 1tablespoongranulated sugar
- 2teaspoonsalt
- 13/4 cups shortening (not refrigerated;
- 1/2cupwater
- 1tablespoonwhite or cider vinegar
- 1large egg
Directions
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Foolproof Piecrust Posted by swm56 at recipegoldmine.com 6/11/01 11:14:31 am No matter how much you handle this dough (and you can beat it w
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Scraps can be re-rolled if necessary and crust will never be tough
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Dough can be left in the refrigerator up to 3 days
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It remains soft and can be taken out and rolled at once, or it can be frozen until ready to use (thaw until soft enough to roll)
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Recipe makes two 9-inch double-crust pies and 1 pie shell or about 20 tart shells
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Use standard measuring cups and spoons for measuring ingredients, leveling off top with edge of spatula
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Give recipe your undivided attention
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4 cups all-purpose flour (not instant or self-rising), lightly spooned into cup 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 3/4 cups sh