Instructions: Sift flour and salt into large bowl. Cut in shortening until it is the consistency of cornmeal and small peas. Store in air-tight container or jar in a cool place. Will keep for weeks! see below:

yield - 18 cups of mix (enough for 6-8 pies) Source - Swiftnin shortening can (years ago)

TO MAKE CRUSTS:
9" crust - mix 1 and 1/2 cup dry mix with 2-3 Tablespns cold water

for a 2 crust pie - use 2 and 1/2 cups dry mix and 3-4 Tablspns water

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