BASIC PASTRY 
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening

Yields 8 or 9 inch pie crust (one crust pie).

Sift flour and salt into bowl. Cut shortening with pastry blender until particles are the size of peas. Sprinkle with water, 1 teaspoon at a time; mix lightly with fork. Gather dough together with fingers, press into ball. Refrigerate until required.

 

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