Penny's Piecrust

Return to Recipes

This is a savory pie crust that works great for Tourtiere (Meat Pies).

---

Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour, plus extra for work surface
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-3/4 cups shortening
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 cup ice water

Instructions:In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut shortening in, until pieces are about the size of a pea. Add egg, vinegar, and ice water. Work mixture into a soft, cohesive dough ball. Divide in half, and put one half aside for another pie (or freeze). Cut other dough mass in half. On a work surface dusted with flour, roll out bottom and top crusts. Yield: 2 two-crust pies