French Pastry Crust

French Pastry Crust

Makes 2 pie crusts or a double crust

Recipe found here

3 C all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

3 Tbls white sugar

1 C shortening

1 egg

1 tsp distilled white vinegar

5 Tbls water

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
3. Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.

Comments:
Love it!  Goes great as the crust for Grandma Ople's Apple Pie. After cutting out the crust, I sprinkle the remaining pieces with cinnamon and sugar and cook them for 8 minutes at 425 degrees.