Pot Pie Pastry

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Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 3/4 cup butter-flavored or regular shortening
  • 1/2 cup ice-cold water
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a very large mixing bowl, combine flours and salt; add shortening. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until pieces are the size of small peas. Add water and egg yolk; beat at low speed just until a dough begins to form (about 15 to 20 seconds).

2. Form dough into a ball with hands. Divide into 4 portions. Using your hands, gently flatten each portion. Tightly wrap portions with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

3. Continue as directed in Step 4 in Strongbow Turkey Pie recipe. Makes four 4-inch double-crust pot pies or one 9-inch double-crust pie.