Flaky Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. plus Tbsp. shortening or 1/3 c. lard
2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. ice water

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine flour and salt; with pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening.
Quickly sprinkle ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly until flour is mixed in. Shape pastry into ball; flatten to 1-inch thickness.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.