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

Mix flour, sugar and salt together and cut in shortening until crumbly. Mix water, vinegar and egg together. Add egg mixture to shortening mixture; stir until moist. Divide into 5-6 patties. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill 1/2 hour.

Roll out, fill and bake according to your recipe or bake shell at 475 degrees for 8-10 minutes. May be frozen in patties. Let thaw at room temperature until it can be rolled. Makes 3 double crust pies.