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Rich Pastry Pie Crust

Ingredients:

1 lb. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar

Method:

1. In a one-cup measuring cup beat the egg lightly. Stir in the vinegar and vanilla. Fill with water to the 3/4 mark on the cup.
   
   
2. Sift the baking powder, sugar, and flour.
   
   
3. Cut the shortening into the flour with two knives or a pastry blender. The mixture should have the consistency of lumps the size of small peas.
   
   
4. Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until the mixture comes away from the sides of the bowl.
   
   
5. Form into two balls and chill several hours before rolling.

Adapted from, Intermediate English Skills Development Series Book 3, 3B Recalling Details