Full Proof Pie Crust

 

4 cups flour

1 Tablespoon. sugar

2 tsp

1 3/4 cups shortening

1/2 cup ice-cold water

1 Tablespoon vinegar (white wine)

1 egg

• Sift together flour, sugar, and salt.
• Add shortening: mix with hands, forks, or pastry knife until all shortening is incorporated. The dough should be able to be processed into a ball and then should crumble again.
• Add water, vinegar, and the egg, mix well. 
• Place on a lightly floured surface and knead until soft and smooth (The more kneading the better)?
• Divide into 5 parts.
• roll out

Makes 5 round pie crusts.