Basic Easy Crust

Directions

1. 1
   In medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt.
2. 2
   Using a pastry blender, cut in the margarine and shortening.
3. 3
   Keep working the flour and shortening until the mixture is rather grainy, like coarse cornmeal.
4. 4
   Mix the egg and vinegar together and, using a wooden fork, stir the mixture into the flour.
5. 5
   Mix enough of the ice water so that the dough barely holds together.
6. 6
   Place on a marble pastry board or a plastic countertop and knead for just a few turns, enough so that the dough holds together and becomes rollable.
7. 7
   Makes a top and bottom crust.