Pastry for Single Pie Crust

1 ½ cup flour

½ tsp salt

1/3 cup shortening

4 tbsp cold water, more if needed

In a medium bowl combine the flour, and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly.

Gradually add in the water tossing with a fork until the dough forms a ball.

Roll out with a rolling pin to fit a 9" or 10" pie plate.

Transfer the pastry to the pie plate.

Fill or bake the shell according to your recipe directions.