Pie Crust
Basic pie crust. Great for fruit fillings.
Ingredients
1 C unsifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 C chilled butter
3 tbsp cold water
Directions
Preheat over to 450°.
In mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
Cut in shortening, until mixture is the size of small peas.
Sprinkle water over mixture, 1 tbsp at a time, while tossing with a fork.
Add water until dough is just moist enough to hold together.
Form into a ball. Flatten to 1/2 inch on floured surface; smooth edges.
Roll out to a circle 1 inch larger than inverted pie pan.
Prick bottom and sides generously with fork.
Bake 8-10 minutes until light golden brown. Cool.