Never Fail Pie Crust

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   Place a large sieve in a large mixing bowl.

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   Into the sieve place the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.

3. 3

   Sift into bowl.

4. 4

   With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening until crumbly and no large bits or shortening remain.

5. 5

   In a measuring cup, beat the egg, add the vinegar, and enough cold water to make one cup.

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   Pour over flour mixture, a little at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough begins to stick together.

7. 7

   Add more flour, if necessary, and knead a few times right in the bowl until you have a large, smooth ball.

8. 8

   Pat firmly into the bowl and lightly mark off six equal portions.

9. 9

   With a knife, cut through each portion.

10. 10

    Pat into round balls and place in separate plastic bags.

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    Dough will keep in the refrigerator for two weeks, or in the freezer for two months.

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