Pastry topping for lamb or beef pie
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening ½ cup cold water
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture is granular. Add water and mix lightly with a fork.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board or pastry cloth, roll to about ⅛ inch in thickness, and cut to fit the baking dish or freezer container.