Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups shortening
½ cup water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 3 tablespoons of white sugar.
Incorporate 1 ¾ cups of shortening until a crumbly texture is achieved.
In a separate, smaller bowl, beat 1 egg, and add it to the flour mixture along with ½ cup of water. Combine until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into 4 portions (yielding 4 pie crusts) and refrigerate until ready to use.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie pan.
Choose your desired pie filling and bake according to your chosen pie recipe.
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