PIES AND DESSERTS
Pie Pastry
1
2�4 cups (535 ml) Place flour and salt in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
all-purpose flourflat beater to mixer. Turn to STIR Speed and mix
3
�4 teaspoon (4 ml) saltabout 15 seconds. Cut shortening and butter into
1
�2 cup (120 ml)pieces and add to flour mixture. Turn to STIR Speed
shortening, well
and mix 30 to 45 seconds, or until shortening
chilled
particles are size of small peas.
2 tablespoons (30 ml)
butter or margarine,Continuing on STIR Speed, add water, 1 tablespoon
well chilled(15 ml) at a time, mixing until all particles are
5-6 tablespoons (75-moistened and dough begins to hold together.
90 ml) cold water
Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a smooth
ball and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in
refrigerator 15 minutes.
Roll one half of dough to 1�8-inch (3 mm) thickness
between waxed paper. Fold pastry into quarters.
Ease into 8- or 9-inch (20- or 23-cm) pie plate and
unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and sides.
Continue with one of the procedures that follow.
For One-Crust Pie: Fold edge under. Crimp, as
desired. Add desired pie filling. Bake as directed.
For Two-Crust Pie: Trim pastry even with edge of pie
plate. Using second half of dough, roll out another
pastry crust. Add desired pie filling. Top with second
pastry crust. Seal edge. Crimp, as desired. Cut slits
for steam to escape. Bake as directed.
For Baked Pastry Shell: Fold edge under. Crimp, as
desired. Prick sides and bottom with fork. Bake at
450!F (232!C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly
browned. Cool completely on wire rack and fill.
Alternate Method for Baked Pastry Shell: Fold edge
under. Crimp, as desired. Line shell with foil. Fill with pie
weights or dried beans. Bake at 450!F (232!C) for 10 to
12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove
pie weights and foil. Cool completely on wire rack and fill.
Yield: 8 servings (two 8- or 9-inch [20- or 23-cm] crusts).
Per serving (one crust): About 134 cal, 2 g pro,
13 g carb, 8 g fat, 0 mg chol, 118 mg sod.
Per serving (two crusts): About 267 cal, 4 g pro,
27 g carb, 16 g fat, 0 mg chol, 236 mg sod.
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