Perfect Pie Crust II recipe

4 servings

4 cups unbleached flour

3/4 cup shortening

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1 egg, beaten

2 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup ice water

Place flour in a large bowl.

Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly.

In a separate bowl, mix together egg, sugar, salt, and lemon juice.

Make a well in the center of flour mixture.

Pour in all of egg mixture and half of ice water.

Stir gently with a fork, adding more water as needed, just until mixture forms a ball.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal portions.

Knead each piece briefly and shape into a disc.

Chill 1 hour before rolling out.