Pastry For Double-Crust Pie and Single-Crust Pie Recipe

DOUBLE-CRUST PIE: 2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup shortening

6 tablespoons to 8 tablespoons cold water

SINGLE-CRUST PIE: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup shortening

3 tablespoons to 4 tablespoons cold water

PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE: In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, til all is moistened. Divide in half, form each half into a ball. PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE: Follow the directions for Pastry for Double-Crust Pie.