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Michelle's Plain Pastry Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
5 1/2 Tbsp. cold water
Directions:
Directions:
Sift together flour and salt: cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Add cold water a little at a time, tossing with a fork until all the flour coated bits of shortening are dampened. Turn mixture out onto a square of wax paper and form a ball by pressing firmly. Chill pastry for easier handling.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1 dumpling recipe; 1 large or 2 medium potpies
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Use for chicken and dumplings and chicken potpie.

 

 

 

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