French Pastry Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1  eggs 
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 5 tablespoons water 
• 1 teaspoon distilled vinegar white
• 3 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water.
4. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork.
5. Mix until dough forms a ball.
6. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
7. Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.