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Cheddar Cheese Crust 1

List of Ingredients

1 1/4 C All-purpose Flour
1/4 C Cake Flour
1/4 t Salt
1 Stick Unsalted Butter, frozen solid, then slightly thawed
2 T Vegetable Shortening, frozen solid, then slightly thawed
1 C grated Extra-sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 t White Vinegar mixed with 1/3 C ice Water



Recipe

1. In bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade, combine flours and salt. Cut butter and lard into small pieces, add to bowl and process 5 seconds. Add cheese and pulse on and off 2 times to mix.

2. With motor running, pour in enough vinegar mixture in slow, steady stream for dough to form a ball; process 10 to 15 seconds.

3. Turn dough out onto work surface. If it appears too dry, work in 1 to 2 more teaspoons water. Shape dough into 6-inch disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours (or overnight) before using.