Foolproof Pastry

This is flaky, delicious, and easy to work with. makes enough for 1 10 inch double crust

In a food processor bowl mix flour and salt.

Add cubed shortening & butter.

Pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Transfer to another large bowl.

Mix egg , vinegar , and ice water together.

Quickly stir into flour mixture with a fork.

Mix lightly.

Put whole mixture in a plastic food storage bag.

Gently through the plastic knead into a ball.

This prevents the heat of your hands melting the shortening.

Flatten into a disc shape.

Keep in bag and chill 15 - 30 minutes.

Cut in 1 / 2.

Shape into a flattened circle.

Always roll from the centre outwards.

flour, salt, butter, vegetable shortening, egg, white vinegar, ice water