Pie Crust

By marinad

Ingredients

• 1/3 plus 1 Tbsp shortening
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2-3 Tbsp cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas.
Sprinkle in water, 1 Tbsp at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 tsp water can be added if necessary).
Gather pastry into a ball; shape into flattened round or lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie plate.
Fold pastry into quarters; unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.

For baked pie crust:
Prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork.
Bake at 475 until light brown, 8-10 minutes.
Cool.