8 or 9 inch Two-Crust Pie

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup plus 2 tbs shortening or lard
4 to 5 tbs cold water

Measure flour and salt into bowl.
Cut in shortening thoroughly.
Sprinkle in water, 1 tbs at a time, until all flour is moistened.

Gather dough into ball; shape until flattened round on lightly floured cloth-covered board.

For baked pie shell prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork.
Bake at 475 for 8 to 10 minutes.

(for one pie crust:
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup plus1 tbs shortening or 1/3 cup lard
2 to 3 tbs cold water)

From Betty Crocker Cookbook