4 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 lg. egg

Do not use lard (butter, butter or oil). Have shortening at room temperature. In large bowl mix well with fork the flour, sugar and salt. Add shortening and mix with fork until crumbly. In small bowl beat eggs, vinegar and water; add to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Divide in 5 portions and shape each in flat circle. Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour. Lightly flour both sides of dough and roll out on lightly floured surface. For baked pie shell place in pie pan. Prick bottom and side with fork. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes.

NOTE: Dough can be kept in refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for future use.