4 c. all-purpose flour
1 3/4 c. vegetable shortening (not oil)
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 egg

With fork, mix first 4 ingredients. In small bowl beat 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients together. Add to first mixture and blend with fork, until dry ingredients are moistened. With hands mold dough into 4 balls and chill at least 15 minutes. Dough can be frozen at this point, or refrigerated for 3 days. Makes 4 to 5 crusts.