FLAKY PIE CRUST (DAVID LETTERMAN'S MOM)

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This recipe is from "Home Cooking with Dave's Mom" pg. 150. David's Mom says: "The fat content in a fruit pie comes from the pie crust, and there's just no way to avoid it. I don't think you can make a rust without the fat. I discovered this recipe several years ago in 'Thou Shalt Season With.' It's one of the best pie crusts...

Provided by Donna Roth

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c shortening
2 c flour
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 egg yolk
1.4 c cold milk
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, cut shortening into flour, sugar, and salt until the mix looks like cornmeal or small peas.
  • 2. In another bowl, slightly beat egg yolk and combine with milk and lemon juice. Add to flour mixture and mix by hand until it forms ball.
  • 3. Roll on well-floured pastry cloth with well-floured rolling pin. This pastry maintains its flaky qualities even after being rolled out a number of times.

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