Basic Pie Crust

This recipe makes 1 double crust pie (or two single crusts)

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 tsp salt
5-7 Tbsp water

Directions:
With a pastry blender blend together flour, shortening, and salt until mixture resembles corn meal. Gradually add water until dough forms a ball. divide dough in half - each roughly the size of a softball. Roll dough out on a well floured surface.

Tips: Use cold shortening and cold water. Try not to touch the dough with your hands. The more you work the dough the tougher it will be.