Foolproof Pastry

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 1 double crust

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, ice cold cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening, ice cold cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  ice water

Directions

1. In a food processor bowl mix flour and salt.
2. Add cubed shortening & butter.
3. Pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Transfer to another large bowl
5. Mix egg, vinegar, and Ice water together.
6. Quickly stir into flour mixture with a fork.
7. Mix lightly(mixture may not come together very well).
8. Put whole mixture in a plastic food storage bag.
9. Gently through the plastic knead into a ball.
10. This prevents the heat of your hands melting the shortening.
11. Flatten into a disc shape.
12. Keep in bag and chill 15 - 30 minutes.
13. Cut in 1/2.
14. Shape into a flattened circle.
15. Always roll from the centre outwards.