Favorite Pastry(2-Crust Pie)  
["2/3 c. plus 2 Tbsp. shortening", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. salt", "4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water"]
["Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas.", "Sprinkle in water one tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball.", "Shape into flattened round on lightly floured cloth-covered board.", "Divide pastry in half and shape into two rounds.", "Roll pastry 2-inches larger than inverted pie plate with floured cloth-covered rolling pin.", "Fold pastry into fourths. Place in pie plate.", "Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.", "Turn desired filling into pastry-lined pie plate.", "Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2-inch from rim of plate.", "Roll other round of pastry.", "Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape.", "Place over filling and unfold.", "Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1-inch from rim of plate.", "Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal.", "Flute."]
["shortening", "flour", "salt", "cold water"]