Quiche Pastry

* Exported from MasterCook *

QUICHE PASTRY

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c All-Purpose Flour
1/4 ts Salt
6 tb Cold Butter -- cut into small
-pieces
2 tb Vegetable Shortening -- cut
-into small pieces
4 1/2 tb Ice Water

Place the flour, salt, butter and shortening in a
large bowl. Rub the flour and fat together until the
fat is broken into pieces the size of oatmeal flakes.
Don't over-blend. Using a pastry knife, add the ice
water, a little at a time, mixing until it just starts
to hold together. Press the dough into a roughly
shaped ball. Knead it briefly into a fairly smooth
ball, then sprinkle lightly with flour and wrap in a
sheet of waxed paper. Chill 1-2 hours in the
refrigerator. When ready to roll, sprinkle work
surface and rolling pin with flour and roll the pastry
out into a circle 1/8" to 1/4" thick.

Butter a 9" pie tin. Place the crust in the pan and
press gently to line the inside. Crimp edges. To
partially bake the shell, line the pastry with
buttered, lightweight foil. Fill the center with dry
beans or rice. Bake in the middle level of a preheated
400øF for about 8-9 minutes or until the pastry seems
set. Remove foil and beans, prick bottom of the pastry
with a fork, and return to oven for 2-3 minutes.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune Typed by Katherine Smith
Kook-Net: The Shadow Zone IV - Stinson Beach, CA



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