Never Fail Pie Crust
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon vinegar
Cut shortening into dry ingredients (flour and salt) using a pastry blender (or knife) until crumbly. Beat egg slightly with a fork. Add water and vinegar. Add egg mixture to flour-shortening mixture. Mix well.
Yield: 2 pies top and bottom crusts