Basic Pastry
["1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "3 to 4 Tbsp. cold water"]
["Combine flour and salt.", "Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.", "With a fork, stir in enough cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) to moisten dry ingredients. Shape dough into a ball.", "Dough is ready to roll out.", "Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.", "Yields one 9-inch shell."]
["flour", "salt", "shortening", "cold water"]