Pie Crust

8" one crust pie

1 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 c. + 1 T. shortening

2-3 T. ice cold water

10" one-crust pie

1 1/2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. shortening

3-4 T. ice cold water

8" or 9" two-crust pie

2 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

2/3 c. + 2 T. shortening

4-5 T. ice cold water

10" two-crust pie

2 2/3 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 c. shortening

7-8 T. ice cold water

Mix the flour, salt, and shortening to cornmeal like consistency.  Add the ice cold water at once. Do not over mix it.  Lay it out on floured surface trying not to touch it too much.  Roll out flat and put into pie pan.  

For a baked pie shell, bake at 400 degrees for about 8-10 minutes.  For an unbaked pie shell, follow the pie recipe instructions.