Instructions:

If you are baking an empty pie shell, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Do not grease or spray pie pan.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work mixture with the tips of your fingers and hands to mix. Add about a tablespoon of cold water and mix until dough holds together. (you may need to add just a little more water)

On a floured surface, roll dough out into a circle, a little larger than needed for the pie pan. (about 12 inches) Place the dough into the pan, fitting it evenly along the sides. Trim any dough left hanging over edges and with a fork, prick bottom of dough.

To bake a one-crust emptly pie shell, bake at 425 degrees F. for about 12 minutes.

Recipe source: www.davisbakingpowder.com