Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by jlm5419
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I completely agree with you second paragraph.
Some folks just get set in their ways and refuse to change or try something new.
This reminds me of my oldest son, who is a terrific cook. One Thanksgiving dinner at my house he refused to eat any of my pies because I had used frozen pie crust!
DH's sisters say I cheat when making pies b/c I use Pillsbury's crusts from the box. Cheating?? Never!! Smart as hell? Yes, ma'am! I make many, many things from scracth but my pie crust sucks so why not use an aid that doesn't taste too bad? Work smarter, NOT harder!!
THIS RECIPE NEVER FAILS!
EASY, FAST, AND FLAKEY.
The recipe I use has different portions,but the same ingredients. I think the egg and cold water are the keys.
No matter how much you handle this dough it always will be flaky and tender. The dough may be refrigerated for 3 days or it may be frozen until ready to use.
This recipe will make 4 to 5 single crusts.
4 cups flour
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cup Crisco shortening (no substitutions)
1 lg. egg
1 tbsp. white or cider vinegar
1/2 c. water
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and mix well using a large fork. Blend in Crisco until crumbly and peanut-sized chunks remain.
In a small bowl, beat together egg, vinegar and water. Combine the 2 mixtures, stirring with fork until all ingredients are moistened.
Divide the dough into 5 portions. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.