Never Fail Pastry

I got this from my Memaw, my cooking idol. Keeps well refrigerated and I have frozen it and used it with great results. I have used this over and over again, especially at holidays, and it always turns out right.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 5 9 inch pies

Ingredients

• 4  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 3⁄4 cups shortening
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup cold water

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Divide dough into 5 equal parts; shape each into ball and wrap tightly. Chill.
4. May be stored up to 2 weeks in refrigerator. And at least 2 months or more in the freezer.