Homemade Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

In a medium bowl combine flour and salt.
Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture, then gently toss with a fork.
Push the moistened mixture to the side of the bowl.
Repeat using 1 tablespoon of the water at a time, until all the dough is moistened.
Form dough in a ball.
Makes one 9-inch pie.