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HOMEMADE PASTRY
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1 cup of all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
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Directions:
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Mix salt in a medium bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2
knives until crumbly. Gradually stir in cold water, mixing until flour is
moistened. Shape dough into ball; flatten to 1-inch thickness. On lightly floured board, roll dough into a circle about 2-inces larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Line pie plate with pastry. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the pie plate; fold extra pastry under and flute edges. Makes one 9-inch pie crust Fill with 1 can of pie filling, place top layer of pie crust over the filling. Seal edges with a fork or your fingers. Poke holes in top of crust to let steam escape. Bake at 375°F for 45-50 min. or until golden brown. Let cool.
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