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Sweet Short Pastry

SUBMITTED BY: Nori Salisbury 

"A sweet shortbread type pie crust. Goes well with fruit pies."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie crust

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by RAZZMATAZZ 
I've been making pie crusts for many years now and this is the best ever. It was tender and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by ALILE 
This is a really good pastry recipe, quick easy and tastes great, not too dry! A great use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by Charlotte 
I made some modifications to the recipe as I doubled it. Instead of white sugar I used brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by MEWS 
It was easy to make, and easy to roll out; it didn't crack at all! It was just perfect! Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by THORTHING 
Yummy!!! I used this recipe to make chocolate turnovers and the slightly sweet flavor was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2002 by MEL_JADE 
I made this recipe with a lemon meringue pie and the result was quite nice. The flavour was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by BIGASSBEAR 
I used this recipe for my butter tarts and it turned out wonderfully! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by THEMARLATTS 
This came out fantastic - the only pie crust I will use from now on! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.45 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by Deborah K 
A good recipe. Could cut the salt a bit. Didn't come out as flaky with margarine. More... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Sweet Short Pastry

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 286

  • Total Fat: 18.2g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 293mg
  • Total Carbs: 27g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 3.3g

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