Pie Crust for Dummies

• cups flour↗5
• teaspoons salt↗2
• lb lard or 2 1/2 cups vegetable shortening↗1
• egg↗1
• water↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix first three ingredients until the texture resembles corn meal.

2. 2

   Beat one egg in a 1 cup measuring cup.

3. 3

   Fill cup with water to make 1 full cup.

4. 4

   Mix well, chill for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Divide dough 5 ways.

6. 6

   Roll out the number of crusts you want to use on floured surface.

7. 7

   Place remaining dough and a bit of flour in individual gallon ziplock bags.

8. 8

   Roll out dough while it is in the bag and freeze.

9. 9

   You now have extra crust waiting for you!