Basic Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   With a fork, stir in enough cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) to moisten dry ingredients. Shape dough into a ball.
4. 4
   Dough is ready to roll out.
5. 5
   Bake at 425° for 12 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Yields one 9-inch shell.