Cheddar Cheese Crust

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This is a great crust for a chilli pie to an apple pie-the sky's the limit!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 crusts

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup solid shortening
• 4 -5 teaspoons ice water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne, if using for a chilli pie,but not apple (optional)

directions

1. In a large bowl mix together the flour, cheddar and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until pea size.
3. Stir in ice water 1 T.
4. at a time until the dough just holds together.
5. Roll out on a floured board to desired thickness.

Reviews

[Joy1996]

This is a great recipe, and very easy to put together. I used about 2/3c. shredded sharp cheddar, because I wanted alot of cheese flavor to my crust. I made it in my food processor, which made it twice as easy. I combined the flour, cheese and salt and pulsed it just until blended, then I pulsed in the shortening until crumbly. I added about 5-6 T. water (I needed more because I added more cheese than the recipe called for), and I especially liked the fact that there is no chilling time with this recipe - just roll it out and fit it to the pan. It baked up very flaky and tender - I'll be making this again for sure. This time 'round I used this in a quiche recipe.