2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Wesson oil (really)
1/4 c. cold whole milk

When using Gold Medal self-rising flour, omit salt. Reduce baking temperature 50 degrees.

Mix flour and salt. Pour oil and milk into one measuring cup (but don't stir). Then pour all at once into flour. Stir until mixed. Press into smooth ball. Cut in halves; flatten halves slightly. Place one half between 2 sheets of waxed paper (12-inch square). Roll out gently to edges of paper. (Dampen table top to prevent slipping.) Peel off top paper. If dough tears, mend without moistening. Lift paper and pastry by top corners. Place paper side up on 9-inch pan. Peel off paper. Fit pastry into pan. Add filling. Bake at 425 degrees, 40 to 50 minutes.

SINGLE CRUST:

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. Wesson oil
3 tbsp. cold whole milk

Before baking, prick bottom and sides thoroughly. Bake in very hot oven (475 degrees), 8 to 10 minutes.