Plain Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Add shortening and cut into flour with fork or pastry blender.
3. 3
   Add water and mix gently with fork in stirring motion.
4. 4
   Gather pastry into a ball and place in pie tin.
5. 5
   With tips of fingers, spread pastry along bottom and sides of pie tin, shaping a high fluted edge.
6. 6
   Makes 1 (9-inch) pie shell.
7. 7
   For baked shell, prick with fork deeply and at close intervals on sides and bottom.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated 450° oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.