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Plain Pastry for double crust pie
What you need
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 6 tbl ice water
How to make it
- Mix flour and salt
- Cut shortening into flour mixture until crumbly
- Add water 1 tbl at a time just until it makes a workable paste
- Divide dough in half
- Working quickly, roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness
Crumb Pie Shell
What you need
- 1 1/2 cups fine crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
How to make it
- Mix crumbs and sugar
- Stir in butter
- Line pie pan with mixture by pressing firmly into place
- Chill for 20 minutes or bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Makes one 9 inch shell
Cheese Pastry for single crust pie
What you need
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1/4 pound cream cheese
How to make it
- Cut butter into flour
- Add cheese and mix to a smooth dough
- Chill thoroughly
- Roll
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