Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. flour
1 2/3 c. water
2 2/3 c. shortening
4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Sift flour and salt together.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender, until size of small peas.
Sprinkle water over mixture, while tossing quickly with fork, until particles stick together. Form into smooth ball.
For ease, roll pastry on Tupperware pastry cloth and wax paper.
Make 1 inch larger than pie pan.
Pat out air; crimp edges.
Prick entire crust thoroughly before baking. This prevents bubbles and excess shrinkage.
Bake in a hot oven (450\u00b0) for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Makes 4 (9-inch) pie crusts.