Never-Fail Pie Crust
Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook
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Even novice bakers who normally shy away from homemade pie pastry can't go wrong with this recipe. It's so easy to roll out and produces a tender, flaky crust every time.—Ruth Gritter, Grand Rapids, Michigan
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Directions:
Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk and vinegar. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half to fit a 9-in. pie pan. Yield: 2 (9-inch crusts).