Recipe for Pastry for Double-Crust Pie and Single-Crust Pie 
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Yield:
6 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
DOUBLE-CRUST PIE ----------------
2 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Shortening
6 tbl To 8 tablespoons cold water
----------------- SINGLE-CRUST PIE ----------------
3/4 cup All-purpose flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1/3 cup Shortening
Instructions:
Instructions: PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE: In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, til all is moistened. Divide in half, form each half into a ball. PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE: Follow the directions for Pastry for Double-Crust Pie.

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