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DESCRIPTION:
a flaky pastry
INGREDIENTS:
2 CUPS FLOUR
3/4 TEASPOON SALT
2/3 CUP LARD
OR SHORTENING
DIRECTIONS:
Mix and sift flour and salt.
Cut in the lard with a knife.
Add
only water enough to hold the ingredients together.
Do not knead ( this will make paste tough )
Divide
dough in 2 parts and roll out thin on a slightly floured board.
Line a pie pan with one half the pastry. Roll out
other half of pastry.
Fill your pie.
Place 2nd crust over filling.
Pinch or crimp edges with
a fork.
Bake as directed for pie.
If a less rich pastry is desired, use only 1/2 cup lard or shortening
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