Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour, salt, shortening and butter in a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
2. 2
   Using the fingers, blend the ingredients until they have the consistency of coarse cornmeal.
3. 3
   Work quickly.
4. 4
   Add the water a little at a time, tossing the mixture with the tines of a fork.
5. 5
   Take care not to add an excess of water, only enough so the pastry can be gathered into two cohesive balls.
6. 6
   Shape each ball into a flat patty, each about 3/4-inch thick.
7. 7
   Wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate an hour or longer.