Vinegar Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 4 c. flour
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 3/4 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. cold water
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar and salt.
2. With a pastry blender, cut shortening into flour.
3. In a small bowl, combine water, vinegar and egg.
4. Beat this mixture.
5. Pour liquid mixture into flour mixture.
6. Use a fork to lift ingredients until enough moisture is spread to form a ball with your hands.
7. This makes a flaky and tender pie crust and forms much easier than most.