2  CRUST  PIE:

   2  cup  Sifted All-purpose flour
   ½  tsp  Salt
   ¾  cup  Crisco Shortening
   6  tbl  Cold water
 

 1  CRUST  PIE:

   1  cup  Sifted all-purpose flour
   ½  tsp  Salt
   1/3 cup  Crisco shortening
   3  tbl  Cold water
 
 

Sift flour and salt in mixing bowl.  Cut in shortening with fork.

Sprinkle in cold water evenly and stir.

Shape into  ball and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
 

                                                                          Better Homes and Gardens   NEW COOK BOOK
                                                                          1960
 
 
 

 TIPS FROM THE KITCHEN:

When baking a single pie crust, sprinkle some uncooked rice on top of a piece of waxed paper in the bottom to absorb moisture.  Bake shell at 450°  for 10 minutes.  Discard the rice for the birds before filling shell.  Bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.