Foolproof Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

With a fork, mix together first 4 ingredients. In a separate dish, beat remaining ingredients. Combine the two mixtures, stirring with a fork until all ingredients are moist. Then with hands, mold dough in a ball. Chill at least 15 minutes before rolling. Dough can be left in the refrigerator up to 3 days or it can be frozen until ready to use. Makes 2 (9-inch) double crust pies and 1 (9-inch) shell.