Combine 2 cups sifted flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium-sized bowl; cut in 2/3 cup shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles very coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle 4 or 5 tablespoon cold water over (1 teaspoon at a time) until mixture forms ball. Roll out on lightly floured wax paper. Put in pie tin. Follow directions for your favorite pie.