Nell B. Nichols

Flaky Pastry for 2-Crust Pie

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1972

  • About

When baked this pastry has a “bloom” or soft cluster, not a dull surface

Ingredients

  • 2 c. silted flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¾ c. shortening

Method

  • Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or with two knives until mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal or tiny peas.
  • Sprinkle on cold water, 1 tblsp. at a time, tossing mixture lightly and stirring with fork. Add water each