Patra'S Favorite Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
2 1/2 to 4 Tbsp. cold water (amount varies with humidity)

Preparation

Place flour in bowl.
Cut in shortening.
Sprinkle with water and stir with fork until it cleans sides of the bowl.
Shape into a ball.
Remove from bowl and place on floured board.
Flatten dough.
Roll out into a thin circle.
Fold into quarters.
Place into pie pan, unfold.
Trim outer edges to within 1 inch of the edge of the pie plate.
Turn under edge and finish edge as desired.
Prick sides and bottom thoroughly.
Bake 475\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool.
Add your favorite filling.
Makes 1 single pie crust.