Plain Pastry Recipe
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Shortening | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Cold water | 4 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1059 Calories from Fat 614
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70 g107%
Saturated Fat 17.3 g86.3%
Trans Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 976.6 mg40.7%
Total Carbohydrates 95 g31.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.5%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 13 g25.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 2.2% Iron 32.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of the mixture.
Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.
Repeat till all is moistened.
Form dough into a ball.
Continue as directed in recipe.
For single-crust pie: Flatten dough on lightly floured surface.
Roll from center to edge till 1/8 inch thick.
Fit pastry circle into a 9-inch pie plate.
Trim 1/2 to 1 inch beyond edge of pie plate.
Fold under and flute edge.
Continue as directed in recipe.
For double-crust pie: Prepare dough as directed above, except double the recipe.
Form into two balls.
Flatten each ball on a lightly floured surface.
Roll each from centerto edge till 1/8 inch thick.
Fit one pastry circle into a 9-inch pie plate.
Trim crust even with rim of plate.
Continue as directed in recipe.
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