Crackers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening, chilled
2 or 3 Tbsp. ice cold water

Preparation

Sift flour and salt together.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender until the pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over flour mixture.
Toss lightly with a fork. Continue adding water gradually and tossing quickly until dough holds together.
Chill dough 5 minutes.
Roll on floured board until very thin.
Cut into 1-inch wide strips and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until tips of crackers are golden brown.