When I lived in Columbia Falls, MT, I met Shelley. She was so much fun and shared my passion for cooking and entertaining. This is a recipe that she gave me for pie crust and it has been my 'go to' ver since, (over 30 years ago!). The egg and vinegar make all the difference.
Equipment
Food processor
Ingredients
3cupsAll-purpose flour
1tspsalt
1 1/4 cupshortening
1eggbeated
2tbspwhite vinegar
3 1/2tbspcold water
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor, mix flour and salt.
Add shortening and pulse quickly, several (7-10) times
Blend together egg, vinegar, and cold water and sprinkle over top of the flour/shortening mixture. Pulse rapidly until it just comes together.
Remove from work bowl, form two disks, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before rolling out.