Plain Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Sift together flour and salt.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender until pieces are size of small peas.
Add water, one tablespoon at a time.
Toss with fork until all is moist.
Gather up to form ball.
On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8-inch thick.
Place in pie pan.