100 Year Old Pie Crust Pastry Dough


This recipe is one for the ages. The crust is flaky and flavorful. Delicious for any kind of pie your heart desires. Makes enough for 4 8-inch pie crusts or about 3 9-inch crusts. Can be used for topping, lattice top, cut-outs, etc.

Steps


In a large mixing bowl using a pastry cutter , mix flour , shortening , sugar and salt until crumbly.
In a separate bowl , mix egg and water.
Add to flour mixture using the pastry cutter.
I have also used a food processor and a dough blade on pulse for each step.
Cover tightly with plastic and chill until ready to roll out.

Ingredients


all-purpose flour, vegetable shortening, white sugar, salt, egg, cold water