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Pastry For Lemon Pies




Source of Recipe


nanamitchem






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
• 2 tablespoons cold water
  






Instructions



1. Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Take out 2 tablespoons of shortening. Cut remaining shortening with two knives or blend with pastry blender into flour mixture until mixture reselmbles coarse meal. Cut in the 2 tablespoons shortening in pieces the size of large peas. Add lemon juice and cold water gradually, mixing lightly with fork. Form into ball.
   
2. Roll out on a lightly floured pastry cloth to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut circle 1 1/2 inches larger than inverted 9 inch pie pan. Fit loosely in pan; pat out air bubbles; turn edge under and flute. Prick sides and bottom with fork. Bake in very hot oven (450 degrees) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
   
3. Yield: One 9 inch pie shell