Perfect Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, mix well flour, sugar and salt with fork; add shortening.
2. 2
   Mix well until crumbly.
3. 3
   In small bowl, mix water, vinegar and egg; beat.
4. 4
   Add to flour mixture, stirring until moistened.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 5 sections.
6. 6
   Shape each into flat circle.
7. 7
   Wrap each in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
8. 8
   Chill for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Lightly flour each side of patty, then roll out on lightly floured surface.
10. 10
    For baked pie shell, place in pie plate; prick bottom and sides.
11. 11
    Bake in preheated 450° oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Makes 5 (9-inch) shells.