9-Inch Pastry Shell

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and salt; cut in lard with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle water evenly over surface; stir with a fork until ingredients are moistened. Shape dough into a ball.
2. 2
   Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in a 9-inch pie plate; trim off excess pastry around edges. Fold edges under, and flute. Prick bottom and sides of shell with a fork. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.