Grandma Ida's Pie Crust

 

SUGARED TOPPING

 EGG WASH TOPPING

CRUMB TOPPING

Ida's PIE CRUST 

(Makes 2 pie crusts)

Blend together until crumbly:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening

In a small mixing bowl whisk together:
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg

Pour liquid into flour mixture and mix with a fork until JUST combined (DO NOT OVERMIX!)
Divide dough in half and roll out on floured surface (DO NOT OVER HANDLE & do NOT roll out more than once!)

For crust only, bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Otherwise, for pies with fillings, follow recipe.