Homemade Pastry

Homemade Pastry
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Homemade Pastry ingredients

  • 1 c All-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2 t Salt
  • 1⁄3 c Vegetable shortening
  • 2 T Cold water

Cooking Homemade Pastry

1. COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.
2. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together.
3. SHAPE dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface.
4. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
5. Line pie plate with pastry.
6. Turn edge under; crimp as desired.
7. NOTE: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.
8. *Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.

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