Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best ones. This five-ingredient pie crust from the family recipe notebook is as straightforward as it gets, and it rolls out beautifully every single time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, shortening, and salt. Cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and vinegar to the dry mixture.
- Stir until the dough just comes together—be careful not to overwork it.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, and roll out on a floured surface for your pie.
