Cornmeal Pastry Crust

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"A good, sturdy crust for main dish pies."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• 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.