Pastry Shell - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle cold water (one tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface. Stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball.
Chill 5 minutes. Roll pastry to about 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Place in a 9-inch pie plate.
Trim off excess pastry along edges. Fold edges under and crimp.
Prick sides and bottom of pastry with a fork. Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on a wire rack.