Apple Of Your Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

firm baking apples (4 lb.)
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
10 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter
5 Tbsp. shortening
10 Tbsp. cold water
1 egg
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. sugar (for crust)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Crust: Combine flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. \"Cut in\" the cold butter and shortening. Chill the contents for 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk together egg and water, then sprinkle over contents 3 tablespoons at a time. Make a ball with the dough. Cut it in half. Flatten each of the halves and wrap in plastic wrap. Put in refrigerator.