Basic Pastry Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
MethodDish
VegetarianInterest Group

Ingredients

 All purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Shortening1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Water2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Salt3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Shortening1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Water3 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Shortening2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4766 Calories from Fat 2764

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 313 g481.4%

Saturated Fat 77.7 g388.4%

Trans Fat 40.5 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4383.9 mg182.7%

Total Carbohydrates 429 g143.1%

Dietary Fiber 15.2 g60.8%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 58 g116.2%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 9% Iron 146.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Take a bowl and sift the flour and salt together into it.
2. Add shortening by cutting it in with the help of a pastry blender until the pieces resemble peas in size.
3. Sprinkle water slowly adding a teaspoon at a time and mix well with the aid of a fork.
4. Gather the dough together and shape into a ball.
5. Place in a refrigerator until needed.

SERVING
6. Serve after baking or frying it with filling.
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