Flaky Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and salt together into a bowl; work in shortening with blender or 2 knives.
2. 2
   Add water to form dough, cutting and mixing all thoroughly while adding water.
3. 3
   Roll out on floured board, rolling only lengthwise and keeping the edges straight. Fold evenly into 3 layers (lengthwise as a sheet of paper would be folded to fit a business envelope); turn it half around and roll again.
4. 4
   Repeat the folding and rolling twice.
5. 5
   Chill the pastry if possible before baking.
6. 6
   It is the folding and rolling that produces the flakiness.
7. 7
   Makes crust for 1 pie.