All-shortening pastry
4
- Prep Time10 mins
- Total Time40 mins
- Makes1 9-in. crust, for 8 servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
The all-shortening crust is supremely flaky but subdued in flavour, which lets the filling shine.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold shortening
5 to 6 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
STIR flour with sugar and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add shortening. Using your fingertips, work mixture until finely crumbled. Stir in ice water just until pastry can easily be formed into a ball. Add more ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, if needed. Dough should not be sticky. Form into a disc. Wrap with plastic and chill in refrigerator for 30 min.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 186, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 14g, Fat 13g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 144mg.