No-fail pie crust

Ingredients:

1 egg

3 cups flour 

3/4 teaspoon salt (can use 1 teaspoon)

1 1/2cups cold vegetable shortening 

1 tablespoon vinegar 

5 tablespoons very cold water

Directions:

In a medium size bowl mix together the salt and flour. 

With a pastry blender, cut cold shortening into the flower mixture, until the size of peas. 

In a small cup, beat egg with fork, add the vinegar and water; whisk until well blended. 

Add the water/egg mixture gradually to the flour mixture. 

Shape into two equal balls, wrap in plastic wrap or plastic bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more. 

Roll out dough between two pieces of wax paper. Use for 2 (8” pie crust) or 1 large deep dish pie crust. 

Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.