Foolproof Pie Crust
4 C flour
1 ¾ C vegetable shortening
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 egg
½ C water
Makes five single pie shells or 2 double crust pies and 1 single.
With a fork, mix together first four ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining vinegar, egg and water ingredients. Combine the 2 mixtures until all the ingredients are moistened. Then with hands, mold dough into 5 balls.
Chill at least 15 minutes before rolling.