Ruth’s Grandma’s Pie Crust

Description

This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law’s grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It’s the best I ever had.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups shortening
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl
2. combine all-purpose flour
3. shortening
4. sugar
5. and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
6. In a small bowl
7. mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Servings: 32