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

Place flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and mix well with a fork. Add shortening and mix with fork until creamy.

In a small bowl, beat together with a fork the egg, vinegar, and water. Combine the two mixtures, stirring with fork until all ingredients are moistened. Divide dough into 5 portions. With hands, shape each into a flat, round patty ready for rolling. Wrap each in plastic and chill at least 1/2 hour. Use in your favorite recipe.

For baked shell, prick bottom and sides before baking. Bake in center of a preheated 450 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Dough can be refrigerated 3 days or frozen until you need it.