Pastry For Double Crust Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
3. 3
   Sprinkle 3 to 4 tablespoons of water over mixture.
4. 4
   Gently toss with a fork. Add just enough water to hold mixture together.
5. 5
   Divide and form each half into a ball.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured surface, flatten 1 ball of the dough with hands.
7. 7
   Roll from center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
8. 8
   Wrap pastry around rolling pin.
9. 9
   Unroll onto pie plate, ease into plate being careful not to stretch.
10. 10
    Trim away beyond rim of the plate.
11. 11
    Roll remaining dough in same way.