1. Combine flour and salt in large bowl; mix well. Cut shortening and butter into flour mixture using pastry blender until shortening and butter resemble the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tbsp water over flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Repeat until mixture is moist enough to form into a ball.
2. Gather pastry into a ball; divide in half and flatten each ball to 1/2-in thickness. Cover; refrigerate dough 30 minutes.
3. Place dough on center of lightly floured pastry mat. Roll out to desired size and use as desired.
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Classic Pastry Crust - Double Crust Pie recipe