Directions:
- Combine flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle water evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape dough into a ball; chill.
- Roll half of pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; fit into a 9-inch pie plate leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.
- Add filling as directed in desired recipe. Trim off overhanging edges.
- Roll remaining pastry into an 11-inch circle. Moisten the edge of the bottom pastry with water. Fit top pastry over filling. Trim edge of top pastry, leaving a 1/2- inch overhang. Fold overhang under edge of bottom pastry, pressing firmly to seal; flute. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake as directed in desired recipe.
- Lattice-Top Pastry
- Roll half of pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface; fit into a 9-inch pie plate, leaving a 3/4-inch overhang. Add filling as directed in desired recipe. Do not trim overhanging edges.
- Roll remaining pastry to an 11-inch circle. Cut into 1/2-inch strips. Moisten edge of bottom pastry with water. Lay half of strips across filling, spacing them about 3/4-inch apart. Repeat procedure with remaining strips, arranging in the opposite direction. Press strips to edge of bottom pastry and trim even with overhanging edge of bottom pastry. Fold the 3/4-inch overhang and pastry strips under, pressing firmly so edge of pastry is even with rim of pie plate. Flute as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2269.15 Kcal (9500 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1406.25 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 156.25g | 240% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1169.52mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 267.74mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 190g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5g | 30% | |
| Protein | 25g | 50% | |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 47.1mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 457.91 Kcal (1917 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 283.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 31.53g | 240% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 236mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 54.03mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.34g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.51g | 30% | |
| Protein | 5.04g | 50% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 9.5mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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