Perfect Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, and salt in bowl.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into flour until shortening resembles size of large peas.
3. 3
   Combine egg and vinegar in small bowl; stir into flour mixture, mixing slightly.
4. 4
   Add water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough is moist enough to form a ball.
5. 5
   Shape dough into 2 balls.
6. 6
   Flatten 1 ball to 1/2 inch thickness, rounding and smoothing edges.
7. 7
   Roll dough into 11 inch circle; place in pie plate.
8. 8
   Trim; Crimp or flute edges.
9. 9
   For baked pie shell: Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with fork.
10. 10
    Bake at 450F for 9-12 minutes or until light golden brown; cool.