** Percentage Daily Values are based on a
2000 calorie diet. *Nutritional Data from USDA SR21 Database. Nutritional information is estimated and may vary.
2. Cut cold shortening into 1\" cubes and add to flour.
3. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour until it is the consistency of coarse meal.
4. Make a well in centre. Place egg and vinegar in a measuring cup.
5. Add ice water to bring it up to 1 cup. Whisk to break up egg and blend with water.
6. Add liquid to flour mixture all at once. Then, using a fork, work until all dry ingredients are moist.
7. Using your hands, gather dough into a firm ball.
8. Do not over- mix or knead dough. Cut dough into 4 equal pieces.
9. Wrap each piece of dough individually and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.
10. Well-wrapped pastry will keep well inthe refrigerator for a least a week or in the freezer for several months.
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Dietary Notes:
This recipe is low-sodium with 0mg per serving, low-fat with 0g per serving, low-saturated fat with 0g per serving, low-cholesterol with 0mg per serving and low-calorie with 0 per serving
Food Allergy Information:
This recipe contains potential food allergens and will effect people with Wheat, Egg, Gluten, Sulfites, Vinegar allergies.
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