Egg Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
4 Tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. vinegar

Preparation

Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Combine egg, water and vinegar. Sprinkle over flour mixture, stirring lightly to form a ball. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 1 hour or until ready to use.
Makes 1 1/2 dozen pies.
Use dried apples or 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes.