Recipe name baked pastry shell

Yield: 1 Servings MMM

Ingredients:

1 1/4 c All purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/3 c Shortening or lard
3 To 4 tablespoons cold water

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening or lard till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to sides of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface flatten dough with hands; roll from center to edge forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap pastry around rolling pin. Unroll onto a 9-inch pie plate. Ease the pastry into pie plate being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate; fold under extra pastry. Make a fluted edge. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Bake in a 450 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden.