4 c. flour
1 3/4 c. shortening
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 egg
1/2 c. water

With a fork, mix together first 4 ingredients. In a separate dish, beat together remaining ingredients. Combine the 2 mixtures, stirring with a fork until all ingredients are moistened. Mold into a ball and chill 15 minutes. Keeps 3 days in refrigerator or freeze until ready to use.

Makes 2 (9-inch) double crust plus 1 (9-inch) shell.