Pastry Pie Crust

Instructions

1. This recipe makes a single crust. Double the recipe if you need a top crust for the pie.
2. Cut shortening into flour and salt using pastry blender until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs.
3. Sprinkle with cold water and toss with a fork until all flour is moistened.
4. Form a ball.
5. Shape into a flat round shape on a floured flat surface.
6. Roll dough into a circle 2 inches larger than the upside-down pie pan.
7. Fold pastry into quarters.
8. Unfold into pie pan and press firmly against bottom and sides of pan.
9. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 475 degrees.
10. Cool on a wire rack.