2/3 c. + 2 tbsp. Crisco
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. flour, stirred into 1/4 c. water
1 1/2 qts. fresh strawberries, 2-3 boxes
1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
Red food coloring
1 c. heavy cream, whipped

With a fork, cut Crisco into 2 cups flour and salt. Add moistened flour and shape into a ball. Roll out on a floured board, always rolling back and forth in the same direction. Place pastry in a 9 inch pie pan and bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool. Crush enough strawberries to make 1 cup, reserving remainder for pie filling. Make a glaze by combining crushed berries, water, sugar, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat until clear. Tint to desired shade and cool. Line shell with whole berries, cover with glaze, and top with cream. Yields: one 9 inch pie.