Easy Pastry Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Blend first 4 ingredients in processor 10 seconds.
2. 2
   Add shortening; process just until very coarse meal forms.
3. 3
   Beat egg with 2 tablespoons water; add to processor.
4. 4
   Blend until large moist clumps form, adding more water if dry.
5. 5
   Gather dough into ball; divide in half.
6. 6
   Flatten each piece into disk.
7. 7
   Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour.
8. 8
   (Can be made 2 days ahead.
9. 9
   Keep chilled.
10. 10
    Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.)