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Grandma's Pie Crust

2 c. flour 1 c. shortening dash salt Pastry blend. 2 T. sugar 1 1/2 Corn Starch Blend very good so don't have to handle feel if too rich  (more moist) add approximately 1/4 c. more flour 1/3 c. milk 1 egg yolk blend together Add milk and yolk and kind of fold it in with a big fork or knife. Don't work...

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