Pastry

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTRY

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon milk
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt

Put shortening in medium bowl. Add water and milk. Break up shortening with
4 prong fork. Tilt bowl and beat with fork in quick, cross-the bowl strokes
until mixure is smooth and thick like whipped cream and holds soft peaks when
fork is lifted. Sift flour and salt onto shortening. With vigorous, round
the bowl strokes, stir quickly, forming dough that clings together and clings
to the bowl. Pick up dough and work into a smooth, flat round, then divide in
half and form two balls. Roll out and cut out for one 2 crust pie.

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