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    Homemade Pastry Recipe


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    Recipe Introduction



    This quick pastry blend is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep well-wrapped until ready to use.
    Estimated Times:
    Preparation - 10 min | Yields - 19-inch (4-cup volume)


    List of Ingredients




    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup vegetable shortening
    2 tablespoons cold water*

    Recipe



    Directions COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together.

    SHAPE dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Line pie plate with pastry. Turn edge under; crimp as desired.

    NOTE: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.

    *Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.

 

 

 

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