A Perfect Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour (lightly spooned into cups)
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (don't use lard, margarine is better)
1 Tbsp. vinegar (either white or cider)
1 large egg

Preparation

Put first 3 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a fork.
Add shortening and mix well with fork until crumbly.
In a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup water, vinegar and egg with a fork. Combine the two mixtures, stirring until all ingredients are moist.
Divide dough in 5 portions and shape each portion in a flat round patty ready for rolling.