Melody Pie

LEMON PASTRY SHELL

1 cup sifted flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup shortening

½ teaspoon grated lemon rind

1½ tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon ice water

2 teaspoons beaten egg yolk

Sift together flour and salt. Cut in shortening and lemon rind. Beat together lemon juice, water and egg yolk. Stir lightly into flour mixture. Form into ball; wrap in waxed paper and chill. Roll out dough and line 9-inch pie plate. Prick well; bake 10 to 15 minutes in moderately hot oven (425° F.).