Ruth’s Grandma’s Pie Crust

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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.

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups shortening

3 tablespoons white sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 egg
1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

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