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Short Biscuit Meat Pie Pastry




Source of Recipe


Ida Allen-1934


List of Ingredients




3 C flour
5 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
3 T shortening
6 T butter, divided
1 C water


Recipe



Sift dry ingredients together. Measure in 3 T of the shortening, and chop it into the flour with the back and edge of a spoon until large flakes are formed. Add the water, mixing it in quickly. Transfer to a slightly floured board and roll to one half inch thickness. Spread it with 2 T butter to within one half inch of the edges. Fold it over and press the edges together. Roll it again, spread with2 more T of butter as previously. Repeat 1 more time. Use as desired.