Plain Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender until pieces are the size of a small pea.
3. 3
   Gently and slowly mix in ice water.
4. 4
   Form into a ball and divide.
5. 5
   Flatten on floured surface.
6. 6
   Roll from center to edge until 1/8-inch thick. Trim crust 1/2-inch beyond plate and flute.
7. 7
   Vent and bake according to recipe.
8. 8
   Yield:
9. 9
   Two 8 or 9-inch pie crusts.