Pie Crust
Dessert
Ingredients
| 3 lb | pastry flour |
| 2 lb | shortening |
| 1 oz | salt |
| 1 lb (1 pt) | cold water or milk |
Method
- Rub the shortening into the flour to form nuggets the size of walnuts.
- Dissolve the salt in the liquid.
- Add to the flour and shortening and mix.
- Bake at 400 to 425°F.
Notes
- A smaller, crossed-out pie crust formula is on page 18.
As written in 1982
Pie crust Pastry flour 3lb Shortening 2lb Salt 1oz Cold water or Milk 1lb (1pint) Rub shortening into flour to form nuggets the size of walnuts. Dissolve salt in liquid. Add to mix with flour and shortening. 400-425°