Pastry Shell

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour and salt thoroughly.
2. 2
   Mix in fat only until mixture is crumbly.
3. 3
   Add a little water at a time, blending lightly.
4. 4
   Dough should be just moist enough to cling together when pressed.
5. 5
   Shape dough into a ball.
6. 6
   Roll out on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of waxed paper.
7. 7
   Fit carefully into piepan.
8. 8
   Lift edges and smooth out air bubbles.
9. 9
   For baked pastry shell, trim pastry, leaving about 1 inch around the edge.
10. 10
    Fold edge under and shape into an upright rim.
11. 11
    Prick bottom and sides well with a fork.
12. 12
    Bake at 450-degress F (very hot oven) 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.