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Basic Pastry for a 10-inch Pie
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 10
This recipe goes with German Chocolate Pie
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
Directions:
1. Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; cover and chill until ready to use.
2. Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in pieplate; trim off excess pastry along edges. Fold edges under, and crimp. Chill. Proceed as directed.
By RecipeOfHealth.com