Pastry for Two-Crust Pie

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup Crisco shortening
• 5 to 7 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Sift together flour and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas.
2. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of mixture.
3. Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.
4. Repeat until all is moistened.
5. Form into 2 balls.
6. Flatten each on lightly floured surface by pressing with edge of hand three times across in both directions.
7. Roll from center to edge until 1/8 inch thick.