Pastry for 9 Inch One Crust Pie

Directions

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

Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon. 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.)

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

Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie plate, 9 inch x 1¼ inch Fold pastry into quarters;place in plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate;flute.