Title: Pastry for 9" One Crust Pie:
Categories: Pie Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1/3 | c | Shortening or 1/3 cup lard |
| 3 | tb | Cold water |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 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.