V'S Homemade Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Combine flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together. Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.
Shape dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
Line pie plate with pastry. Trim around perimeter for a 1-inch overhang to fold under and crimp as desired.
Note: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.