Flaky Crust

1. 1

   Sift flour and salt together into a bowl; work in shortening with blender or 2 knives.

2. 2

   Add water to form dough, cutting and mixing all thoroughly while adding water.

3. 3

   Roll out on floured board, rolling only lengthwise and keeping the edges straight. Fold evenly into 3 layers (lengthwise as a sheet of paper would be folded to fit a business envelope); turn it half around and roll again.

4. 4

   Repeat the folding and rolling twice.

5. 5

   Chill the pastry if possible before baking.

6. 6

   It is the folding and rolling that produces the flakiness.

7. 7

   Makes crust for 1 pie.

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