Nana’s Never Fail Pie Crust

Nana’s Never Fail Pie Crust

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10-12 minutes

Makes

1

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c shortening
  • 1/4 cube butter (2 Tbsp.)
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 1/2 egg white

Steps

1

Mix shortening, butter, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Cut with pastry cutter or fork until it is almost the consistency of corn meal.

2

Beat the egg white into the cold water and quickly mix it unto the dry ingredients until you can handle it well.

3

Tip onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to fit your pie plate.

4

If pre-baking, bake at 425* for 10-12 minutes

*

NOTE: if you need a top and bottom crust, double this recipe

Recipe Key:

c. = cupTbsp. = tablespoon
tsp. = teaspoon