Pastry

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt if desired
• ½ cup solid white vegetable shortening
• 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    908 calories; 52 grams fat; 21 grams saturated fat; 4 grams trans fat; 17 grams monounsaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 95 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 61 milligrams cholesterol; 1034 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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about 3/4 pound

Preparation

1. Combine the flour, salt, shortening and butter in a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
2. Using the fingers, blend the ingredients until they have the consistency of coarse cornmeal. Work quickly.
3. Add the water a little at a time, tossing the mixture with the tines of a fork. Take care not to add an excess of water, only enough so the pastry can be gathered into two cohesive balls. Shape each ball into a flat patty, each about 3/4-inch thick. Wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate an hour or longer.