Pie Crust
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon shortening
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 or 3 Tablespoons cold water
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are the size of small peas. Sprinle water, 1 Tablesppoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons of water can be added if necessary).
Gather pastry into a ball; shape into flattened round on floured board. Roll pastry 2 inches larger then inverted pie plate. Fold in quartes; unfold into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.
For baked pie shell - Prick bottowmand side thoroughly with fork. Bake at 475* until light brown, about 8 to 10 minutes; cool.
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