Step 1

Gather the ingredients : Make sure you have all the ingredients measured and ready to go.

Step 2

Mix the dough : Combine the shortening, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl. Use a fork or pastry blender to mix until the texture is crumbly. Slowly add cold water while mixing lightly with a fork, just until the dough holds together.

Step 3

Roll out the dough : Sprinkle a clean surface or pastry cloth with flour. Roll the dough gently into a circle about 2.5cm / 1 inch larger than your pie plate.

Step 4

Transfer to pie plate : Fold the rolled dough in half, carefully lift it onto the pie plate, and unfold it. Gently press it into the pan to fit.

Step 5

Trim and shape the edges : For a single-crust pie, trim the dough to leave a 1.25cm / ½ inch overhang. Fold the edges up and pinch them together to create a raised border.