PERFECT PIE CRUST 
2 c. unsifted all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. + 2 tbsp. solid shortening
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 med. egg
1/4 c. water

Put first 3 ingredients in large bowl and mix well with fork. Add shortening and mix with fork until ingredients are crumbly. In small bowl, beat together with fork, 1/4 cup water, the vinegar and egg. Combine the 2 mixtures, stirring with fork until all ingredients are moistened. Divide dough in 2 portions and with hands, shape each portion in a flat round patty ready for rolling. Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour. When ready to roll pie crust, lightly flour both sides of patty.

 

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