Recipe name baked pastry shell

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Moderate

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

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1 1/4 c All purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/3 c Shortening or lard
3 To 4 tablespoons cold water

In a mixing bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening or lard
till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the
water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to
sides of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface flatten dough with hands; roll from
center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Wrap
pastry around rolling pin. Unroll onto a 9-inch pie plate. Ease the
pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim to
1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate; fold under extra pastry. Make a
fluted edge. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Bake in a
450 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden.