Basic Pastry for a 10-inch Pie

Method:

1. 1

   Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

2. 2

   Sprinkle ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; cover and chill until ready to use.

3. 3

   Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

4. 4

   Place in pieplate; trim off excess pastry along edges. Fold edges under, and crimp. Chill. Proceed as directed.

Adapted from My Recipes