Pastry Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour and salt in a bowl.
2. 2
   Add butter.
3. 3
   With fingertips only, mix to a bread crumb consistency.
4. 4
   Mix in egg yolk and lemon juice.
5. 5
   With a knife, cut in 1 teaspoon water, adding a little more if necessary to form a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Turn out onto a floured board and knead gently into a small ball.
7. 7
   If using to make a pie, roll out to size of pie plate.
8. 8
   Carefully line pie plate with crust. Prick base with a fork.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. 10
    Makes bottom crust for one 8-inch pie.