Buttery Pastry

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2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter cold, cut in 3 pieces
1/3 cup vegetable shortening solid
1 egg large
3 tablespoons water cold

In a small bowl, mix flour and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl, beat egg with water; sprinkle over the top of the crumb mixture and toss with a fork until uniformly moistened. Add 1 more teaspoon water if too dry. Press dough firmly into a ball. Roll out for pie crust or use as directed in recipe.
 
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