Plain Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix and sift flour and salt.
Cut shortening into mix using pastry blender or fork.
Sprinkle water, a small amount at a time, over the mixture and toss together lightly.
Use only enough water to hold together.
Turn onto a piece of waxed paper.
Press together and place in refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Roll and fit on pie plate.
Bake according to directions for kind of pie. Makes enough for double crust or two 9-inch shells.