*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Dave Letterman's Mom - Flaky Pie Crust

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dessert

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   c            Shortening
   2       c            Flour
   1       tb           Salt
   1                    Egg yolk
     1/4   c            Cold milk
   1       tb           Fresh lemon juice


  In a medium bowl, cut shortening into flour, sugar, and salt
  until the mix looks like cornmeal or small peas. In another
  bowl, slightly beat egg yolk and combine with milk and lemon
  juice. Add to flour mixture and mix by hand until it forms a ball.
  Roll on well-floured pastry cloth with a well-floured rolling pin.
  
  This pastry maintains its flaky qualities even after being rolled
  out a number of times.
  
  Makes pastry for one 2-crust pie or two single-crust pies.
  



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