Foolproof Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 4 c flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 12 c water
• 1 34 c solid vegetable shortening not lard oil or oleo
• 1 Tbsp white or cider vinegar
• 1 large egg

Directions

1. Put first 3 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a fork
2. Add shortening and mix with a fork until ingredients are crumbly
3. In a small bowl beat together with a fork the water vinegar and egg
4. Combine the two mixtures stirring with a fork until the ingredients are moistened
5. Divide the dough into 5 parts and with hands shape each portion into a flat round patty ready for rolling
6. Wrap each in plastic or waxed paper and chill at least 12 hour
7. Dough may be left in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen until ready to use