Perfect Pie Crust(Makes 2)

Directions

1. 1
   Cut shortening into flour and salt mixture with a fork or pastry blender until crumbs are coarse and granular.
2. 2
   Add cold water, a little at a time.
3. 3
   Mix quickly and evenly through the flour until the dough just holds together.
4. 4
   Roll half the dough to about one-eighth inch thickness.
5. 5
   Lift edge of pastry cloth and roll crust onto rolling pin.
6. 6
   Line pie pan, allowing 1/2-inch crust to extend over edge.
7. 7
   Add filling.
8. 8
   Roll out top crust, making several gashes to allow escape of steam.
9. 9
   Place over filling allowing top crust to overlap lower crust.
10. 10
    Fold top crust under the lower and crimp edges.
11. 11
    Bake at 425° for 35 minutes.