This is Mama's excellent recipe for pie crust. Mama, of course! 1 C. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 C. shortening 2-3 Tbsp. cold water 1 1/2 C. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 C. shortening 4-5 Tbsp. cold water 2 C. sifted flour 1 tsp. salt 2/3 C. shortening 5-7 Tbsp. cold water Sift together the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening with pastry blender or blending fork till pieces are the size of small peas. Cut in half of the shortening at a time for extra tender and flaky crust. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of the water over the dry part; mix lightly, push to moistened part at side. Repeat till all is moistened. Gather up with fingers and form into a ball. Roll the dough 1/8 inch thick. For baked pie shell, prick bottom and sides well with fork. Bake in very hot oven (450°) till pastry is golden, 10-12 minutes.