Pastry for single crust Pie Recipe

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening or lard
3 to 4 Tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl stir together flour and salt. Cut in shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle one tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface flatten dough with hands. Roll dough from center to edge forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap pastry around rolling pin. Unroll onto a 9 inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate, being carefu lnot to stretch pastry. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of pie plate; fold under extra pastry. Make a fluted, rope shaped, or scallop edge. Do not prick pastry. Bake as directed in individual recipe.