1 1/2 c. shortening
4 c. plain flour
5 tbsp. ice water
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar

Add shortening to flour, salt, sugar and mix until the consistency of coarse meal. Add water beaten egg, vinegar and blend lightly. Shape into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours. Divide equally. Roll thin and place on two 10-inch pie plates.

Bake 15 minutes at 400°F for baked shell recipes or unbaked according to particular recipe.