Oatmeal Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. 2
   Stir in oats.
3. 3
   Sprinkle water (1 tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. 4
   Shape into a ball; chill.
5. 5
   Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pieplate.
6. 6
   Place in pieplate; trim off excess pastry along edges.
7. 7
   Fold edges under and flute.
8. 8
   Prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with a fork.
9. 9
   Bake at 425F (220C) for 10 to 12 minutes.