Perfect , Never Fail Pastry Dough

Ingredients

• 5 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 lb shortening, chilled (Tenderflake)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• ice cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in the Tenderflake.

2. 2

   Mix the egg in a one cup measuring cup. Add the vinegar and fill with the ice water to 1 cup.

3. 3

   Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and incorporate into a ball -- trying to handle the dough as little as possible.

4. 4

   Chill for 1 to 2 hours in a fridge.