Easy-As-Pie-Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. vegetable shortening
ice water (about 1/4 to 1/3 c.)

Preparation

In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
Cut in shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until it is cut into particles the size of small peas.
Sprinkle ice water over top of mixture and mix with a fork.
Push all the large clumps of flour to one side and continue sprinkling mixture until all flour is moistened and mixed into large clumps.
Knead clumps together into a smooth ball. Wrap and chill until ready to use.