Basic Pastry

1. 1

   Combine flour and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Sprinkle cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.

3. 3

   Shape into a ball; chill.

4. 4

   To fit into pieplate, roll dough to 18 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Place in a pieplate; trim off excess pastry along edges.

6. 6

   Fold edges under and flute.

7. 7

   For baked pastry shell, prick bottom and sides of pastry generously with a fork.

8. 8

   Bake at 450F (230C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden pie.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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