1 c. unsifted all purpose flour
6 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. ice water

In a small microwave safe bowl place flour and salt. With pastry blender cut in shortening until mixture resembles the size of small peas. Sprinkle water over flour-shortening mixture. Stir with a fork to form ball. Roll out on floured pastry cloth with rolling pin to 1/8" thickness. Let stand a few minutes before shaping. Use to line 9" pie plate shaping pastry to the edge of pie plate. Prick pastry with fork. Microwave at High 6 to 7 minutes, rotating dish one half turn after 3 minutes. Pastry is done when it looks dry and blistered and is not doughy.

Chocolate Variation: To flour, add only 1/2 teaspoon salt with 2 tablespoons cocoa and 1/3 cup sugar.