1 1/4 c. solid shortening
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
5 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. vinegar

Cut shortening into flour and salt. Combine egg, water and vinegar. Pour this liquid mixture all at once into flour mixture. Blend with a fork. Makes 2 (8" or 9") double crust pie shells and it never fails!