70. French Pastry Pie Crust

INGREDIENTS
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shortening or butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.  Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons water.  Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork.  Mix until dough forms a ball.  Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
3. Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.