Foolproof Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
4 c. plain flour
5 Tbsp. ice water
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Add shortening to flour, salt, sugar and mix until the consistency of coarse meal.
Add water beaten egg, vinegar and blend lightly.
Shape into a ball.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours.
Divide equally.
Roll thin and place on two 10-inch pie plates.
Bake 15 minutes at 400\u00b0 for baked shell recipes or unbaked according to particular recipe.