Grandma Linda’s Pie Crust

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup shortening, I prefer the butter flavor

1 egg

1 tablespoon lemon juice

additional flour to roll out

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt and sugar. Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry blender. In a glass measuring cup beat the egg and lemon juice. Add just enough water to the egg and lemon juice to make 2/3 cup. Slowly blend into the flour mix, add a little more water if dry. Makes 2 large crusts