Name: Fantastic Flaky Pie Crust
Yield: 7 or 8 nine-inch shells, or 5 or 6 nine-inch double crusts
Ingredients: 6 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups shortening; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup cold water; 2 teaspoons vinegar

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Fantastic Flaky Pie Crust

Makes: 7 or 8 nine-inch shells, or 5 or 6 nine-inch double crusts

Ingredients

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Directions

Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening.
Combine the beaten eggs, cold water, and vinegar. Pour into the flour and shortening mixture.
Stir with a fork until all the ingredients are moistened.
Roll the dough to the desired thickness on a floured board.