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Flaky Pie Crust
Desserts
Makes one 9" pie crust.
Source: Cuisine Magazine
Ingredients
- Flour1 Cup
- Salt1/2 Teaspoon
- Vegetable Shortening1/3 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons
- Ice Water2 Tablespoons
Instructions
1. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture is the size of small peas.
2. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over flour mixture, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture cleans sides of bowl.
3. Pat dough into a ball. Refrigerate, wrapped in plastic, 1 hour.
4. Roll out and place in pie pan.
Note: Handle pastry as little as possible. Before rolling out - dough may be frozen, wrapped in plastic, for several weeks.
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