1 1/3 c. regular flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco
3 tbsp. water

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift flour before measuring; spoon lightly into measuring cup and level without shaking or packing down. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in Crisco until uniform; mixture should be fairly coarse. Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a time; toss with a fork. Work dough into a firm ball with your hands. Press dough into a flat circle with smooth edges. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a circle about 1 1/2 inches larger than inverted pie plate.

Gently ease dough into plate. Be careful not to stretch the dough. Trim 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; fold under to make a double thickness of dough around rim and flute with fingers or fork. For a single crust baked with filling, bake according to time and temperature recommended for filling used. For single crust baked without filling, prick bottom and sides thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown as desired.