4 c. flour, lightly spooned into c.
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening (not oil, lard, butter)
1 tbsp. white or cider vinegar
1 lg. egg

Put first 3 ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add shortening. Mix with fork until crumbly.

In small bowl, beat together with fork, 1/2 cup water, vinegar and egg. Combine the 2 mixtures, stirring with a fork until moistened. Divide dough in 4 portions and with hands. Shape into 4 flat patties and wrap in plastic on wax paper.

Chill at least 1/2 hour. Can also be frozen. Wrap securely when freezing. Set out when using, to thaw before rolling into pie crust.