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Cornmeal Pie Crust (For Tamale Pie)

List of Ingredients




1 C Flour
2 T Cornmeal
1/3 C Chilled bacon drippings OR
1/3 C Shortening OR Lard
3 T Cold water (or 1 more)


Recipe



Combine flour and cornmeal, then cut in bacon drippings. When mixture is granular, add the water, in small quantities to insure a flaky crust, until pastry is mixed.
Roll out on a floured surface to a circle 1 1/2 times larger than an inverted 9" pie pan. Fit pastry into pan and form a fluted edge all around.
Use for Tamale Pie.