2 c. all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. Crisco
1/4 tsp. salt
Pinch of sugar
Ice water or cold milk (about 1/4 c.) (Ice water for custard pies, milk for fruit pies)

Combine dry ingredients with Crisco, cutting well until about size of green peas. Add water or milk until pastry is right consistency. Roll out smoothly on floured pastry board. Dough will be rather soft. If it crumbles at first; shape into ball and roll out again. Makes two 9 inch shells.

Before adding filling, bake about 5 minutes in preheated 400 degree oven until pastry "sets". This prevents it from being soft and soggy on the bottom. Then fill and bake. Freezes.