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

Mix first 3 ingredients well with a table fork; add shortening and cut in with a pastry blender until crumbly. In a small bowl, beat together the water, egg and vinegar, with a fork. Combine both mixtures until all ingredients are moistened and mixture holds together in a ball. (I use my hands for this process.)

Divide dough into 4 portions and shape each portion into a flat round patty ready for rolling out. Wrap each in plastic and/or freezer wrap and chill at least 1/2 hour. These may be made ahead, frozen and brought out as needed.