Oyster Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Parboil potatoes, celery and carrot until fork-tender.
2. 2
   Drain and season with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Layer vegetables and oysters in baking pan.
4. 4
   Dot top with butter; pour heated milk over.
5. 5
   Cover with pastry.
6. 6
   Paint with egg wash. Make a few small slashes in the pastry for the steam to escape.
7. 7
   Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
8. 8
   Combine flour and butter with a pastry cutter, in a food processor, or by rubbing together with your fingers.
9. 9
   Add shortening, and salt.
10. 10
    Continue to combine adding 1/4 cup cold water.
11. 11
    Gather into a ball and flatten into an 8-inch disc.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 30 minutes.