Pastry For Double Crust Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
6 to 7 Tbsp. ice water

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt.
Cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle 3 to 4 tablespoons of water over mixture.
Gently toss with a fork. Add just enough water to hold mixture together.
Divide and form each half into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, flatten 1 ball of the dough with hands.
Roll from center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
Wrap pastry around rolling pin.
Unroll onto pie plate, ease into plate being careful not to stretch.
Trim away beyond rim of the plate.
Roll remaining dough in same way.