1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
2 to 4 tbsp. ice water

Combine flour and salt in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade. Pulse 2 or 3 times just to aerate. Add the shortening. Pulse rapidly until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stop the processor. Add the water, starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more as needed until mixture forms a ball. Form the dough into a disk about 4 or 5 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

When ready to use, place on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough to a circle about 1/8 inch thick. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the pie crust 1/2 to 1 inch larger than the pie plate. Turn the edge under and flute.