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Plain Pastry

Yield: 10 single crusts

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sift flour, then measure.
  2. Resift with salt.
  3. Work shortening into flour until appearance is like coarse corn meal.
  4. Add liquid and blend with a fork.
  5. Some flours absorb more liquid than others.
  6. Add only sufficient diluted milk to make dough soft enough to roll.
  7. Chill before using, if possible.

Other Information

Author: Organization.Evaporated Milk Association

Source: Quantity Recipes for Quality Foods (1939-01-01)

Category: Dessert

Measure: avoirdupois

Ingredient: flour, salt, shortening, evaporated milk, water

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, sifter, bowl

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