tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888435455262514528.post2122750032070537279..comments2023-09-23T06:53:09.044-07:00Comments on The Global Kitchen: Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Vegetables USAKristiBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08875202479826640304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888435455262514528.post-76364987156381516642008-03-16T14:23:00.000-07:002008-03-16T14:23:00.000-07:00Mom's never fail pie crustfor each crust: 1 c. all...Mom's never fail pie crust<BR/>for each crust: 1 c. all purpose flour, 1/3 c. shortening, 1/2 t. salt, ice water.<BR/>Using a pastry cutter, cut the shortening into the flour and salt until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using a fork, lightly toss a portion of the flour mixture with 1 T. ice water until all the flour is dampened. With the tips of your fingers, gather the dampened flour into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare your board. Any board is OK, but I like wood and a regular rolling pin that spins on handles. The secret is quick handing, as little flour as possible and have he fillings ready. Lightly dust the board with flour and rub flour on the pin. Place the pastry ball on the board and with the side of your hand make two vertical and two horizontal indentations. This will give you a more even circle. Starting from the center, roll out at 12 o,clock, 6 o'clock, 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Repeat at 1,7,11 and 5. Then repeat at 2,8,4 and 10. Repeat until the circle is about 1/4" thick. Lightly dust with flour as need during rolling. Carefully fold pastry in half and then in fourths. Lift into the pie plate and unfold so pastry is evenly distributed across the plate. Let it settle into the sides with as little adjustment as possible. Fill and desired, trim and crimp edge or put another pastry circle on top. Use ice water to stick pastry together or make repairs. For an apple pie bake at 425 for 15 minutes, then at 350 for 45 minutes. Or follow your recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com