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Pie Crust

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup CRISCO
  • 2 cups FLOUR
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 9 or 10 Tbsp ICE WATER

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 15mins
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

Mix Crisco, salt and flour until crumbly. Add 2 Tbsp ice water at a time until forms ball.

Step 2

Divide into 2 equal parts.

Step 3

Roll out between 2 pieces of waxed paper that havs been floured.

Step 4

Place in pie pan and fill with pie filling of your choice.

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 shortcrust pastry
  • 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
  • 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
  • 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
  • 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
  • Pistachios
  • A dash of milk

METHOD: 

  1. Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
  2. Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
  3. Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
  4. Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
  5. Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!

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