PIONEER PASTRY RECIPE

PIONEER PASTRY RECIPE

2 ½ c sifted flour

1 c shortening (the pioneers used lard)

½ tsp salt

1 egg, beaten

1 Tbs vinegar

 Cold water

Cut shortening into flour and salt.

Beat egg lightly and add vinegar and 5Tbs (or more if needed) cold water.

Handle dough lightly and as little as possible.

Makes 2 – 9” pie shells or 1 double crust pie.

Marian G. Fluckiger