Nana Funk'S Plain Pastry
["1 1/2 c. cake or pastry flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "4 Tbsp. cold water"]
["Sift together flour and salt.", "Work in the shortening, using fingertips, 2 knives, a fork or special pastry blender.", "The mixture should be of the consistency of coarse meal.", "Take care not to work it to a smooth greasy paste.", "Add water to make a dough that will just hold together, mixing lightly.", "This amount is sufficient for a double crust pie."]
["cake", "salt", "shortening", "cold water"]