Basic Pie Crust(For Single-Crust Pie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/3 c. plus 1 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 1/2 Tbsp. ice water

Preparation

Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Place shortening on top and using pastry blender, cut shortening into flour until particles are about size of small peas or coarse meal. Sprinkle cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over flour-shortening mixture, tossing lightly with fork to distribute liquid evenly. Form pastry into ball using hands. Roll out immediately or chill 30 minutes to 2 days. Makes crust for 1 single-crust pie.