Plain Pastry
Makes 2 (8-inch shells)

Ingredients:

• 2 - cups flour
• 3 - teaspoons salt
• 1/2 - cup shortening
• 5 - Tablespoons ice water

Directions:

1. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl with the salt. 
2. Cut in the shortening by holding 2 knives in the hand like scissors. 
3. Mix lightly, stirring with a fork while adding water. 
4. Try to pour water on dry, floury parts of the mixture.
   Form into a ball with lightly floured hands. 
5. Chill before using. 
6. Roll out on floured board, lifting rolling pin instead of pushing, rolling always in one direction.