Short Pastry Crust

Servings: 8 1 c Flour,all-purpose

1 pn Salt

4 T Butter,unsalted,cut/bits

1 1/2 T Vegetable shortening,solid

3 T Water,cold

Sift the flour and salt together into a large bowl. With 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut in the butter and shortening until mixture is the texture of coarse crumbs. Add only enough water to make a soft dough. Form into a ball, wrap in wax paper and chill for at least 1 hour. -----