2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening (at room temp.)
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. carbonated beverage (any flavor)

Put all of the above ingredients into a large mixing bowl with lid. Seal, and shake these ingredients until coarse in texture. The mixture will become granulated as in cornmeal. Tap/pat the top of the seal before opening. Add 1/3 cup of the carbonated beverage, any flavor. Close the seal and burp it. Shake the bowl until the mixture forms small balls. (A good deal of shaking is required.) Roll out onto a pastry sheet and divide the mixture in half. This recipe will make 2 good-sized pie shells.