pie pastry
This is a recipe and directions that were given to me by a friend of mine who is an excellent baker.
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prep time
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1/4 cup water, boiling
- 1 teaspoon salt
How To Make pie pastry
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Step 1put shortening in medium bowl. add water and milk. break up shortening with a fork. tilt bowl and beat with fork in quick across the bowl strokes until mixture is thick and holds soft peaks when fork is lifted.
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Step 2sift flour and salt onto shortening mixture. with vigourous round the bowl strokes, stir quickly, forming a dough that clings together and cleans the bowl.
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Step 3pick up the dough and work into a smooth, flat round, then divide in half and roll and cut for a 2 crust pie.
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Category:
Pies
Keyword:
#flaky
Keyword:
#pie-crust
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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