Mom'S Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening or 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. lard
7 to 8 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Measure flour and salt into bowl.
Cut in shortening thoroughly with fork.
Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl. (One or two teaspoons more water can be added, if needed.)