Pie Crust

Ingredients

8-9 inch one crust pie:

1/3 C plus 1 T shortening

1 C flour

1/2 tsp salt

2-3 T ice cold water

8-9 inch two crust pie:

2/3 C plus 2 T shortening

2 C all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

4-5 T ice cold water

Procedure

Cut shortening into flour and slat until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water one tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl ( 1 - 2 T additional water can be added).

Gather pastry into a ball and divide in two if you are making a two crust pie. Shape or roll our on a lightly floured piece of wax paper. I get the counter just a ittle wet so the wax paper does not move around.