Ingrients & Directions
1/3 c Shortening or 1/3 cup lard 1/2 ts Salt
3 tb Cold water 1 c All-purpose flour
Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small
peas.Sprinkle in water,1 tbsp.at a time,tossing with fork until all flour
is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 tsp. water can
be added if necessary.) Gather pastry into ball;shape into flattened round
on lightly floured cloth covered board.Roll pastry 2″ larger than inverted
pie plate,9″ x 1 1/4″Fold pastry into quarters;place in plate.Unfold and
ease into plate,pressing firmly against bottom and side.Trim edge of pastry
1″ from rim of plate.Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate;flute.
Yields
6 servings