"Perfect Pie Crust Recipe in 3-easy steps! With a little practice you can make flaky, delicious pastry for all your favorite pie recipes...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ((320g))
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4-ounces or 113g))
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⅓ cup solid shortening ((63g) like Crisco)
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6-7 tablespoons ice water
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1 large egg (whisked with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash))
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1 tablespoon coarse sugar ( for topping if desired on double crust pie)