100% Whole Wheat Pastry Recipe
This delicious 100% Whole Wheat Pastry is from my grandma's cookbook. Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. If you love this 100% Whole Wheat Pastry recipe, do share it with your friends.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
6 tsp vegetable shortening
2-3 tsp cold water
Directions
Measure flour into a bowl and add salt.
Stir to blend.
Cut in half the shortening with a pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse meal, then the remaining shortening until particles are the size of small peas.
Add water a little at a time, mixing lightly with a fork.
Shape dough into a firm ball with hands.
Flatten with your palm.
Refrigerate, if desired, for easier handling and to prevent shrinkage.
Roll out into a 12 in. (30.5 cm) circle on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Place loosely in 9 in. (23 cm) pie pan.
Fold edge under.
Press to make an upright rim.
Flute edge, as desired.
Prick entire surface of bottom and sides with a fork before baking pastry.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool on rack.
Stir to blend.
Cut in half the shortening with a pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse meal, then the remaining shortening until particles are the size of small peas.
Add water a little at a time, mixing lightly with a fork.
Shape dough into a firm ball with hands.
Flatten with your palm.
Refrigerate, if desired, for easier handling and to prevent shrinkage.
Roll out into a 12 in. (30.5 cm) circle on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Place loosely in 9 in. (23 cm) pie pan.
Fold edge under.
Press to make an upright rim.
Flute edge, as desired.
Prick entire surface of bottom and sides with a fork before baking pastry.
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool on rack.
