Crisco Single Crust

• 1-1/3 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 cup Crisco
• 3 T. water

Preheat oven to 425°. Sift flour before measuring; spoon lightly into measuring cup and level without shaking or packing down. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives cut in Crisco until uniform; mixture should be fairly coarse. Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a time; toss with a fork. Work dough into a firm ball with your hands.

Press dough into a flat circle with smooth edges. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a circle about 1-1/2 inches larger than inverted pie plate.

Gently ease dough into plate. Be careful not to stretch the dough. Trim 1/2-inch beyond edge of plate; fold under to make a double thickness of dough around rim and flute with fingers or fork.

For a single crust baked with filling, bake according to time and temperature recommended for filling used. For single crust baked without filling, prick bottom and sides thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until brown as desired.