In mixing bowl, add Salt to Flour.

Cut 1/2 cup shortening into flour with knife or pastry cutter.

Cut in the remaining shortening until pea-like.

Dribble 5 tablespoons cold water into mixture, lightly fluffing with a fork.

When water is through the mixture, roll into balls.

If you work the dough too much or add too much water, the dough will be tough.

Divide dough into 2 equal balls

Dust a board or pastry cloth with flour

Roll Dough ball out until about 1/8" thin and a minimum of 12" diameter

Handle as little as possible when rolling out.

Pie crust freezes, so you can make ahead of time.

Makes enough for 2 pies.