Never-Fail Pie Dough

Directions

1. 1
   With a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the shortening into the flour and salt in a large bowl, or place in a food processor and pulse until the texture is like sand.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine the egg, vinegar, and ice water.
3. 3
   Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture all at once.
4. 4
   Stir with a spoon until all of the flour is moistened, or pulse in a food processor until the dough comes together in a ball.
5. 5
   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour before using.
6. 6
   If you dont plan to use your dough immediately, you can freeze the dough with great results!
7. 7
   Form a 1/2-inch-thick dough disk, then wrap in plastic wrap and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours.
8. 8
   Once firm, place the dough disk in a freezer bag.
9. 9
   Dough will last for up to two months in the freezer.