Apple Pie

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. Step 3: Add cold butter and shortening, using a pastry blender or fingers to work into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until dough comes together in a ball.
5. Step 5: Divide dough in half, shape into disks, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Step 6: In a separate large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
7. Step 7: Roll out one of the chilled dough disks to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Place into a 9-inch pie dish.
8. Step 8: Fill pie crust with apple mixture and dot top with butter.
9. Step 9: Roll out second dough disk to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Use to cover pie and crimp edges to seal.
10. Step 10: Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
11. Step 11: Brush top crust with beaten egg for a golden glaze.
12. Step 12: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.