Plain Pastry Recipe
Ingredients
| Flour | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1/2 cup solid shortening or milk-free margarine | ||
| 5 tablespoons ice-cold water | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 425°F.
MAKING
2) In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt together.
3) Cut in 1/2 the shortening until the mixture resembles crumbs. Then cut in rest of the shortening.
4) Gradually add water, tossing gently until the mixture forms a ball.
5) On a floured surface, flatten the dough and roll to 1/8-inch thick.
6) In a pie plate, fit the rolled dough and prick all over.
7) Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, then allow to cool.
SERVING
8) Use the pastry for one 9-inch pie crust or 4 to 6 tart shells.
1) Preheat the oven to 425°F.
MAKING
2) In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt together.
3) Cut in 1/2 the shortening until the mixture resembles crumbs. Then cut in rest of the shortening.
4) Gradually add water, tossing gently until the mixture forms a ball.
5) On a floured surface, flatten the dough and roll to 1/8-inch thick.
6) In a pie plate, fit the rolled dough and prick all over.
7) Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, then allow to cool.
SERVING
8) Use the pastry for one 9-inch pie crust or 4 to 6 tart shells.
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