Lila’s Pie Crust has a little trick hiding in its very short directions. Flour, shortening, and salt start things off, but instead of adding plain water, Lila mixes flour and water together, chills it, then works that mixture into the dough. Dated September 26, 1969, this handwritten recipe proves even a basic pie crust can have its own way of doing things.
Mix as for pie:
2 cups flour
1 cup Royal Satin (shortening)
1 teaspoon salt
Mix together and chill:
1/4 cup flour
stirred into
1/3 cup water
Work
Stir in water mixture.
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