Pastry Dough for a Single-Crust Pie

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

1. Sift together the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
2. Work the shortening into the flour with your fingertips or a pastry blender, until the mixture is the consistency of coarse meal.
3. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix with a fork after each addition.
4. Dough should not be wet, but just moist enough to hold together.
5. Form the dough into a ball.
6. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 to 30 minutes before rolling.

flour, salt, vegetable shortening, cold water

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/pastry-dough-for-a-single-crust-pie (may not work)