Plain Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. ice water

Preparation

Yields 3 (10-inch) double crusts or 1 large cobbler.
Sift flour and salt.
Cut in shortening with pastry.
Blend until mixture looks like meal.
Sprinkle water, a little at a time. Press together until you form a ball.
Let stand several minutes. Roll out.