Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp cold water

Directions:

1. Blend or sift together flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add shortening.  Mash with a fork until you have small pebble size pieces.
3. Add egg and water.  Stir lightly with the fork until you have a soft dough.
4. Move the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently 6 or 7 times.
5. Refrigerate until you are ready to roll it out for pies or tarts.