Food

Rich Pie Pastry

A thicker single crust for a 10- to 12-inch pie.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 tablespoon butter
3 to 5 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

Combine flour and salt in bowl. Rub in shortening and butter until pea-sized pieces form. Add water a few drops at a time, and mix with fork as you moisten the mixture. Dough should form a soft ball. Roll out onto floured surface into a circle to fit pie pan.

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