3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. shortening
1 c. ice water (very cold)

Combine flour, baking powder, salt in mixing bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until it looks like crumble. Pour in the cold water and mix lightly until well mixed. Don't over mix the dough. Gather into a ball.

Sprinkle just enough flour onto board to keep dough from sticking. Divide dough into fourths, place one of fourth's onto floured board. Sprinkle top of dough with flour and gently roll out to desired size with rolling pin. Place in pie tin.

Pour in filling if making a double crust. Repeat process, crimp. Cut in desired design and bake. Enough for 2 double crusts.

NOTE: Cover the rolling pin with a clean white kid's sock with the toe and heel cut off. Keeps the doughs from sticking. Wash and dry after using each time.