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

In a large bowl, stir together with fork: flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening with fork until crumbly. In small bowl, beat together water, vinegar and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir until all ingredients are moistened. Divide dough in 5 portions and, with hands, shape each into a flat, round patty in plastic or waxed paper.

Chill at least 1/2 hour. When you are ready to use the pie crust, lightly flour both sides of the patty and roll out on lightly floured board. Freeze all unused, wrapped individual crusts in freezer bags. Thaw out when needed.