Amount
Ingredient
Preparation





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Doublecrust  Pie



2
cups
flour

all-purpose



1/2
teaspoon
salt





2/3
cup
shortening





6-8
tablespoons
water

cold





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Singlecrust  Pie



1 3/4
cups
flour

all-purpose



1/4
teaspoon
salt





1/3
cup
shortening





3-4
tablespoons
water

cold

 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.