Pie Crust

Single crust

•Combine:

            1 1/3 cups flour

            1/2 tsp. salt

•Cut in:

            1/2 cup shortening

•Add 1 T at a time and toss with fork:

            3 Tbs. water

•When all water has been added, work dough into a firm ball.

Double crust

•Combine:

            2 cups flour

            1 tsp. salt

•Cut in:

            3/4 cup shortening

•Add 1 T at a time and toss with fork:

            1/4 cup water

•When all water has been added, work dough into a firm ball.

To bake without filling: prick bottom and sides, 425º, 10-15 min.

For tart shells: Cut pastry circles using bottom of shortening can. Fit over backs of muffin pans, pinching 4 or 5 pleats into sides. Turn edge under; flute. Prick with fork. Bake 425º; 12-15 min.