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.

Yield: 2 pie crusts

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, shortening, and salt. Cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the milk and vinegar to the dry mixture.
  3. Stir until the dough just comes together—be careful not to overwork it.
  4. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, and roll out on a floured surface for your pie.