Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of ice water over part of mixture.
4. 4
   Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.
5. 5
   Repeat until all is moistened.
6. 6
   Form into 2 balls.
7. 7
   Flatten each on a lightly floured surface by pressing with edge of hand three times across in both directions.
8. 8
   With a floured rolling pin, roll out on floured surface.
9. 9
   Roll from center to edge until 1/8 inch thick.