Pie Crust - Failproof - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 egg yolk
milk
1 egg white
1 tsp. water

Preparation

Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening.
Measure 1 egg yolk and milk to equal 2/3 cup.
Reserve egg white.
Beat with 1 teaspoon water and use as glaze on top crust of pie.
Add egg yolk-milk mixture to flour mixture and combine thoroughly.
Roll crust on flour or cloth in usual manner.
Any crust is usually easier to work with if left to set for a few minutes before rolling or put into refrigerator for a few minutes.