Flaky Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Mix and sift together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Cut butter into flour with 2 knives or a pastry blender.
3. 3
   Add enough water to hold ingredients together, sprinkling it in evenly and mixing with a fork.
4. 4
   Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour before rolling.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half.
6. 6
   Roll on lightly-floured board to 1/8-inch thickness. for pies and pie shells.
7. 7
   Bake pie shells at 220C for 15 minutes.