Unbaked Pie Pastry

Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.

Sprinkle with the water, one teaspoon at a time. Mix thoroughly with a two-pronged fork after each addition. When all the flour is moistened, gather the dough into a ball.

Roll out the dough i