Single Crust Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together flour and salt.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into flour mixture.
3. 3
   Sprinkle one tablespoon water over flour and gently stir with a fork.
4. 4
   Repeat moistening dough using one tablespoon at a time until all the dough is moistened.
5. 5
   Form dough into a ball.
6. 6
   On a floured surface, slightly flatten dough.
7. 7
   Roll dough out into a 12-inch circle.
8. 8
   Place dough in a pie tin and fold edges under if necessary to form a 1/2-inch edge.
9. 9
   Crimp edge as desired.