3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt (optional)

Place shortening in mixing bowl. Add boiling water. Stir until blended. Add milk, stir in. Add flour and salt. Stir and form ball. Makes 2 crusts.

For single crust, bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Before baking, crimp edges and prick liberally with tines of a fork. Or use crusts for filled pie.