Instructions

1. 1
   Mix flour and salt. Cut shortening into the flour/salt mixture with a pastry cutter, until mixture resembles the texture of tiny peas.
2. 2
   In separate bowl, whisk the egg, vinegar and water until well mixed.
3. 3
   Drizzle water/egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir with fork until a dough is formed.
4. 4
   Gather dough into a ball, flatten into a 10 cm (4-inch) wide disk. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Roll dough into 20 cm (9-inch) circle and fit into a 20 cm (9-inch) pie pan.
6. 6
   Line the unbaked pie shell with foil or parchment paper, and fill with dried beans or rice.
7. 7
   Bake at 220°C (425°F) until light golden brown (about 15–18 minutes).
8. 8
   Cool before filling.