Wheat Germ Single Crust Pastry Recipe
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Wheat germ | 2 Teaspoon (Kretschmer) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable shortening | 6 Teaspoon | |
| Cold water | 3 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 756 Calories from Fat 284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32 g49.5%
Saturated Fat 7.9 g39.3%
Trans Fat 3.9 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 974.5 mg40.6%
Total Carbohydrates 101 g33.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 15 g30.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 2.4% Iron 35.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Stir well to blend.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Add water a little at a time, mixing lightly with fork.
Shape dough into a firm ball.
Refrigerate, it desired, for easier handling and to prevent shrinkage.
Roll out into a 12 in. (30.5 cm) circle on a lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Place loosely in 9 in. (23 cm) pie plate.
Fold edge under.
Press into upright rim.
Flute as desired.
Prick entire surface of pastry bottom and sides with fork before baking.
Bake at 475°F (250°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool on rack.
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