Basic Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. 2
   Sprinkle cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. 3
   Shape into a ball; chill.
4. 4
   To fit into pieplate, roll dough to 18 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
5. 5
   Place in a pieplate; trim off excess pastry along edges.
6. 6
   Fold edges under and flute.
7. 7
   For baked pastry shell, prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with a fork.
8. 8
   Bake at 450F (230C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden pie.