Pastry for 9 Inch One Crust Pie

1. 1

   Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas.

2. 2

   Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon.

3. 3

   at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoon water can be added if necessary.)

4. 4

   Gather pastry into ball;shape into flattened round on lightly floured cloth covered board.

5. 5

   Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie plate, 9 inch x 1 1/4 inch Fold pastry into quarters;place in plate.

6. 6

   Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.

7. 7

   Trim edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of plate.

8. 8

   Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate;flute.

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