4 c. unsifted flour
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (Crisco) do not use oil, butter
1 tbsp. white or cider vinegar
1 lg. egg
1/2 c. water

1. Put first 3 ingredients in large bowl and mix well with fork.

2. Add shortening mix with fork until ingredients are crumbly.

3. In small bowl beat together with fork 1/2 cup water, vinegar and egg.

4. Combine 2 ingredients with fork until all is moistened.

5. Divide dough in 5 portions, shape with hands into a flat round patty ready for rolling.

6. Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least 1/2 hour.

These may be kept in refrigerator or freezer. Also they may be rolled and rerolled - will still bake beautifully.