Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/2-2/3 cup milk
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In bowl combine 2 1/2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in 3/4 cup shortening until pieces are pea size. Using 1/2 to 2/3 cup milk, sprinkle 1 tablespoon milk over mixture; toss with fork. Repeat 1 tablespoon at a time until moistened. Gather into a ball; knead gently. Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Fill with filling of choice.
Roll remaining pastry into a 12-inch circle. Cut slits in pastry; place on filling. Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge; fold under bottom pastry. Crimp edge. Combine egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Brush over pie. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon coarse sugar. Cover edge with foil. Place pie on middle oven rack with a foil-lined baking sheet on rack below. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil from pie; bake 25 minutes more or until filling is bubbly. Cool.