Created on November 5th, 2002
In large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle ice water, 1 TB at a time, evenly over surface; Stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; Cover and chill until ready to use. To Roll out pastry: Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in pie plate; trim off excess pastry along edges. Fold edges under, and crimp. Chill. **For baked pastry shell: Prick bottom and sides of pastry shell with a fork. Chill pastry until ready to bake. * Brush with egg wash. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes or until golden. *To make egg wash: Mix 1 egg and 1/4 cup of water.