Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust

 This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour  
• 1 ¾ cups shortening
• 3 tablespoons white sugar  
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• ½ cup water  

Instructions

 Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.

 Step 2

In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

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