Create a Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   In medium mixing bowl stir together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening or Lard till pieces are the size of small peas.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cold water over part of the mixture gently toss with fork.
4. 4
   Push to side of bowl
5. 5
   Repeat until all is moistened.
6. 6
   Form dough into ball.
7. 7
   On lightly floured surface flatten dough with hands.
8. 8
   With a rolling pin roll dough from center to edges forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
9. 9
   Wrap pastry around rolling pin.
10. 10
    Unroll pastry onto a 9 inch pie plate being careful to avoid stretching pastry.
11. 11
    Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate.
12. 12
    Make a fluted , roped-shaped, or scalloped edge.
13. 13
    For a baked pie shell, prick bottom and sides with tines of fork.
14. 14
    Bake 450 F oven for 10 to 12 minute
15. 15
    Or,line pastry with foil and fill with dry beans, or use double thickness of heavy duty foil.
16. 16
    Bake in 450 F oven for 5 minute
17. 17
    Remove beans and foil or heavy duty foil bake for 5 to 7 min more or until golden.
18. 18
    Makes 1 9 inch pie shell.