Basic Flaky Pie Crust 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening
2-3 tablespoons ice water
                   
1. 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 Tbls
   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. 
2. Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap
   in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before
   rolling.                 
3. Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired
   filling and bake.