Never-Fail Pie Dough

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   With a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the shortening into the flour and salt in a large bowl, or place in a food processor and pulse until the texture is like sand.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the egg, vinegar, and ice water.

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   Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture all at once.

4. 4

   Stir with a spoon until all of the flour is moistened, or pulse in a food processor until the dough comes together in a ball.

5. 5

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour before using.

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   If you dont plan to use your dough immediately, you can freeze the dough with great results!

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   Form a 1/2-inch-thick dough disk, then wrap in plastic wrap and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours.

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   Once firm, place the dough disk in a freezer bag.

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   Dough will last for up to two months in the freezer.

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