Never Fail Pie Crust 
Makes 2 crusts

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
5 1/2 tablespoons water
                   
1. Whisk together the flour and salt. Blend in shortening
   until texture resembles coarse crumbs. 
2. Mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Pour into flour
   mixture, and mix together. 
3. Roll dough out between wax paper; no extra flour is
   needed to roll out dough if wax paper is used. Use as
   directed in recipe.