Basic Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Sprinkle water evenly over flour mixture.
4. 4
   Stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. 5
   (Do not overmix.) Form into ball.
6. 6
   May be refrigerated until ready for use.
7. 7
   Makes 9-inch pie.