Perfect Pie Crust II

Sugar, lemon juice and an egg go into this pie dough. It bakes up flaky and tender and deliciously sweet, making a perfect pastry for a fancy fruit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• ½ cup ice water
• 4 cups unbleached flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly.n

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix together egg, sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in all of egg mixture and half of ice water. Stir gently with a fork, adding more water as needed, just until mixture forms a ball.n

Step 3

Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal portions. Knead each piece briefly and shape into a disc. Chill 1 hour before rolling out.n