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The Pioneer Woman Perfect Pie Crust Recipe

A recipe for the most perfect pie crust from The Pioneer Woman Cooks Holiday Cookbook.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 pie crusts

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 5 Tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, salt, shortening and butter in a large bowl.
  • Using a pastry cutter, gradually work it all together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Beat the egg with a fork and add it to the mixture along with the vinegar.
  • Add the cold water.
  • Stir it all together until it comes together, adding another tablespoon or two of water if it needs the moisture.
  • Form the mixture into 2 balls and wrap them in individual plastic bags. Seal them and place them in the freezer. Remove them from the freezer 30 minutes before you are ready to use them.