flaky pie crust (david letterman's mom)
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This recipe is from "Home Cooking with Dave's Mom" pg. 150. David's Mom says: "The fat content in a fruit pie comes from the pie crust, and there's just no way to avoid it. I don't think you can make a rust without the fat. I discovered this recipe several years ago in 'Thou Shalt Season With.' It's one of the best pie crusts I've ever come across."
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makes 1 2-crust pie or 2 single-crust pies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 - egg yolk
- 1.4 cups cold milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
How To Make flaky pie crust (david letterman's mom)
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Step 1In a medium bowl, cut shortening into flour, sugar, and salt until the mix looks like cornmeal or small peas.
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Step 2In another bowl, slightly beat egg yolk and combine with milk and lemon juice. Add to flour mixture and mix by hand until it forms ball.
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Step 3Roll on well-floured pastry cloth with well-floured rolling pin. This pastry maintains its flaky qualities even after being rolled out a number of times.
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