Basic Pastry Crust

This is a good basic recipe for a par-baked crust for quiches or tarts.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Sift together flour and salt , and cut in half the shortening or butter until mixture is crumbly.

Cut in remaining shortening.

Do not overmix.

Add 1 tablespoon water and gently toss.

Repeat this until the mixture forms a ball.

Flatten on a flour surface , and roll out to 1 / 8 inch thickness.

Fit into a pie plate , and prick all over.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Use in any recipe calling for a par baked crust.

flour, salt, butter, water