Pie Crust

Ingredients

1/3 c. + 1 T. Crisco shortening

1 c. all-purpose flour

½ tsp. salt

2-3 T. cold water

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 T. at a time, tossing w/ fork until all flour is

moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl. Gather pastry into a ball; shape into flattened round on lightly floured cloth or

board. (Or between to sheets of wax paper)

Roll pastry 2" larger than inverted pie plate with floured rolling pin. Fold pastry into quarters; position in pie tin and unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Prick with fork.

Baked pie shell 475º for 8-10 min.

Add 1 T. celery seed for meat pie recipes. 425º, 30-35 min.