1/3 c Shortening or 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
8 Servings