Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. vegetable shortening or lard
1/2 c. ice water

Preparation

Mix flour and salt.
Add shortening or lard in small pieces and use fork or pastry blender to make uniform crumbs.
Add water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until mixture forms a rough mass. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before rolling out.
I use lard for fruit pies and shortening for cream pies.
Makes one double-crust pie.
Serves 8.