Single Pie Crust

1 ½ C. flour

½ cup + 2 Tbsp. shortening

1 tsp. salt

3-5 Tbsp. ice cold water

1. Combine flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening thoroughly, until the shortening is the size of unpopped popcorn kernels.

2. Sprinkle water in 1 Tbsp. at a time, mixing with a rubber scraper or fork until all flour is moistened. DO NOT use the pastry cutter to mix in water.

(Add 1-2 tsp. more if necessary). Do not over-mix dough.

3. Gather dough into a ball. Roll out and place in a 9” pie pan. Flute edges.

4. Prick the sides and bottom of the crust.