Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. sifted plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
3 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Sift flour before measuring.
Spoon lightly into measuring cup and level without shaking or packing down.
Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until uniform.
Mixture should be fairly coarse. Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a time.
Toss with a fork. Work dough into a firm ball with your hands.