French Pastry Pie Crust recipe

2 servings

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons white sugar

1 cup shortening

1 egg

1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

5 tablespoons water

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.

Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water.

Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork.

Mix until dough forms a ball.

Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.

Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.