Middlebury Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour and the salt.
2. 2
   Using a fork or a hand-held pastry blender, gently work the dry ingredients into the Crisco.
3. 3
   When the mixture resembles cornmeal, make a well in the center and add 6 tablespoons of the water.
4. 4
   Continue to blend, adding the additional tablespoon of water if necessary, until the dough comes together to form a ball.
5. 5
   Divide into 2 balls, pat each into a thick, flat round, cover with wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour before rolling out.