Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups shortening
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• ½ cup water

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt.
2. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
3. In a small bowl, mix egg with water.
4. Blend into flour mixture.
5. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
6. Prepare crust as desired.

Notes