Simple Perfect Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in lard with pastry blender or 2 knives until the shortening is in pea sized pieces.
3. 3
   In a 1 cup measure, combine vinegar and egg.
4. 4
   Add water to bring to 1 cup.
5. 5
   Gradually stir liquid mixture into dry mixture.
6. 6
   Add only enough water to make dough cling together.
7. 7
   Gather into a ball and divide into 3 portions (for 3 double crust pies) or 6 portions (for single crust pies).
8. 8
   Roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface.
9. 9
   If dough is sticking, refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
10. 10
    Transfer rolled out dough to pie plate.
11. 11
    Trim and flute shells or crust and bake according to your recipe.