Favorite Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 1  eggs 
• 5 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 5 tablespoons water cold
• 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar white
• 1 pound lard 
• 1 pound lard 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Measure flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly and cut in lard until dough is the size of tiny peas.
3. Break egg into 8 ounce measuring cup. Beat with a fork, then pour in vinegar.
4. Add enough cold water to reach the top (you will have a total of 1 cup liquid).
5. Pour over flour mixture a little at a time, tossing and stirring with a fork until all liquid is absorbed.
6. Shape dough into a ball, then divide into four equal portions. Wrap tightly. Can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 weeks, or freezer up to 6 months. Each portion will make 1 double crust pie.