SWEET AND FLAKY NO FAIL PIE
CRUST
 
5 c. flour
1/3 tsp. baking powder
1 lb. lard or shortening (2 c.)
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. ice cold water
2 tsp. white vinegar
1 egg, slightly beaten

Cut shortening into dry ingredients. Mix egg, vinegar and water. Add liquid ingredients all at once to flour mixture and mix. Chill or freeze. This crust you can make ahead and freeze. Makes at least 2 double crusts.

 

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