Short Pastry Crust

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Title: Short Pastry Crust
Categories: Pie crusts
Servings: 8

1 c Flour,all-purpose
1 pn Salt
4 T Butter,unsalted,cut/bits
1 1/2 T Vegetable shortening,solid
3 T Water,cold

Sift the flour and salt together into a large bowl. With 2 knives or a
pastry blender, cut in the butter and shortening until mixture is the
texture of coarse crumbs. Add only enough water to make a soft dough. Form
into a ball, wrap in wax paper and chill for at least 1 hour.

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