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Single Crust - 9 inch Pie

1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Crisco
3 Tbsp water

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spoon flour 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 surface, roll dough to a circle about 1 1/2 inches larger than inverted pie 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 temperature recommended for filling used.

For single crust baked without filling, prick bottom and sides thoroughly with a fork.
Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until brown as desired.

(Mom)