3 cups pastry flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
5 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until well blended.

In a 1-cup liquid measure, combine egg, water and vinegar. Using a fork, blend egg mixture into flour mixture. Divide into equal 3 pieces. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.

Makes 3 (8-inch) crusts.