Mom's Pie Crust

375F

5 C flour
2 t baking powder
1 1/2 t salt

Mix, then cut in 1 lb Tenderflake.

In a 1 C measure, mix 1 egg (beat), 2 T vinegar, and enough milk to make 1 C.

Add wet to dry, only mix until combined. Handle as little as possible. Divide into 3 balls, freeze what you don't use. Each ball makes either 1 pie with top crust, or 2 pies without. Roll out on well floured surface with well floured rolling pin, and carefully move to pie pan. Fill with whatever filling and cover with top crust.

Use a fork to press all around the edges of the crust, then cut off the excess. Make sure to dip the fork in water whenever needed so it doesn't stick and tear the crust. If you're making a pie with a top crust, make sure to poke holes in crust with the fork as well, then brush the crust with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 1 hr.

Apple Pie Filling:

3/4 C sugar
2 T small tapioca pearls or flour
3/4-1 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt