Single crust- 8 or 9 inch pie pan 3/4 to 1 cup flour 1/2 t salt 1/2 t bkg pwdr (scant) Stir briefly and slice in 1/4 cup shortening or butter With a flat table knife cut through shortening and flour drawing the knife towards you and turning the bowl as you cut. Continue until the mixture is uniform, coarse and about the size of small peas. Slowly sprinkle 3T to 1/4 cup cold water over mixture. Stir with a fork and add water until the you can form the dough into a ball with your fingers. Roll on a lightly floured surface, turning the crust and dusting with flour until large enough. Fold in half and slip into pan, unfold and press lightly into place. Cut excess dough from edges and use to plug any holes. A little water helps to paste the patches into place.