Basic Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1/8 tsp. salt
5 to 7 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour.
Add salt.
Thoroughly mix with fingertips.
Stir in water, one tablespoon at a time, until soft, but not sticky.
Roll half of the dough 1/8-inch thick.
Place in bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
Roll out second half and place on top of pie.
Makes 9-inch double crust.