Basic Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.

Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.

Roll out dough and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.