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Flaky Pie Crust

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This International dessert features Unbleached Flour, Salt, Vegetable Shortening; OR, Lard, Egg. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3
Calories: 1943.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Unbleached Flour, Salt, Vegetable Shortening; OR, Lard, Egg. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 cup Unbleached Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/3 cup Vegetable Shortening; OR
  • 1 cup Lard
  • 1 lg Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 5 tablespoon Cold Water
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut the shortening into the flour and salt.
  2. 2
    Beat the egg, vinegar and water together.
  3. 3
    Add 1 T of the water mixture over part of the flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Gently toss with a fork.
  5. 5
    Push to one side of the bowl.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle the next T of the water mixture onto the dry part,
  7. 7
    toss lightly, and push to the side of the bowl.
  8. 8
    Repeat until all of the water mixture is gone and all of the flour mixture is moistened.
  9. 9
    Gather with your fingers and form into a ball.
  10. 10
    Divide into three equal portions.
  11. 11
    Form each into a ball and flatten slightly.
  12. 12
    Roll to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  13. 13
    If the edges split, push them together to seal.
  14. 14
    Always roll from the center to the edge, using light strokes.
  15. 15
    oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1943.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 144.6g223%
Saturated Fat 51.8g259%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 4909.7mg205%
Total Carbohydrate 137.1g46%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 21.2g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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