Perfect Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vinegar
1 large egg

Preparation

Mix flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
Add shortening and mix until crumbly.
In small bowl, beat together water, vinegar and egg.
Combine the 2 mixtures until all ingredients are moistened.
Divide dough into 5 portions and shape into flat, round patties ready for rolling.
Wrap each patty in plastic wrap and chill at least 1/2 hour.
When ready to roll, lightly flour both sides of patty and roll on lightly floured surface.
For shells, bake at 450\u00b0.
Will keep 3 days in refrigerator.
Makes 2 double and 1 single crust or 20 tart shells.