This recipe was given to my by my friend, Linda, who got it from her mother.
~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 cups shortening, such as Crisco
½ cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 large egg
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter or large fork.
In a small bowl, beat the liquid ingredients together and add to the flour mixture and mix until well incorporated.
Divide dough into 3 to 4 portions.
Roll out dough on a well-floured surface with a floured rolling pin, adding more flour if the dough is too sticky. Don’t worry about reworking this dough – it is infallible!