Basic Pastry Mix
Source of Recipe
My recipe
List of Ingredients
6 Cups Sifted All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Can Vegetable Shortening (about 2-1/2 Cups) (16 Oz)
Recipe
ombine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Cover and store in a cool, dry
place, or you can refrigerate it. Remove from refrigerator a half hour before using.
To Use For 9-Inch One-Crust Pie:
Combine 2 Cups Basic Pastry Mix with 2 to 3 Tablespoons Cold Water. Mix lightly until dough holds together and starts to leave side of bowl.
Roll out to a 12" circle on a lightly floured board; fit into pie plate. Fold overhand under; pinch to make a standing edge; flute.
Bake as directed for your pie recipe.
YIELD: 8 to 9 Cups of Pastry Mix