Classic Pie Crust

1. 1

   Mix together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few larger pieces.

3. 3

   Add oil and stir with a fork to blend.

4. 4

   Put 1/4 cup water, egg yolk and lemon juice (or vinegar) in a measuring cup.

5. 5

   Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

6. 6

   Add enough of the egg yolk mixture, stirring with a fork, until the dough clumps together.

7. 7

   (Add a little water if the dough seems too dry.)

8. 8

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times.

9. 9

   Form the dough into a ball, then flatten into a disk.

10. 10

    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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