SWEET SHORT PASTRY

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A sweet shortbread-type pie crust. Goes well with fruit pies.

Provided by Nori Salisbury

Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, chilled
4 tablespoons shortening, chilled
5 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

Place flour in a bowl with the sugar and salt. Cut the butter and shortening into pieces, and cut into the flour until crumbly. Mix in vanilla. Add just enough water to form a ball: it should not be sticky. Knead quickly into a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
When ready to make pie, roll dough out as you would any crust. Do not let sit out, or handle excessively allowing to soften. Easiest to work with if firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g