Basic Foolproof Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 egg, beaten
3-4 Tbsp. ice water

Preparation

Blend flour, salt and shortening into coarse crumbs.
Mix vinegar, beaten egg and ice water together; add to flour mixture. Add more water if necessary to work into soft dough ball. Refrigerate 30 minutes to let dough rest.
Press into pie plate.