Flaky pastry

Flaky pastry

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 Tbsp
• salt - 2 tsp
• flour - 4 c
• cold water - 1/2 c
• egg - 1 item
• vinegar - 1 Tbsp
• shortening

How to make flaky pastry:

Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Combine egg, vinegar and water and stir into dry ingredients until all is moistened. Shape into a ball. Cover and chill thoroughly. This makes five 9-inch crusts. (This freezes well.)

Recipe categories: Low sodium, Main dish, Savory pies.