Cornmeal Pastry Crust

A good, sturdy crust for main dish pies.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 pie crusts

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  cups cornmeal
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup solid shortening
• 1⁄2 cup  ice water

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine flour, cornmeal and salt.
2. Whisk to combine well.
3. Cut in shortening to resemble coarse crumbs and sprinkle 1 T.
4. of water over the mixture.
5. Toss with a fork, pushing to the sids of the bowl, repeating until all dry ingredients are moistened.
6. Form the dough into 2 balls and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Roll out and use as you will.