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                              Pecan Pie Pastry
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Nuts                             Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  Cup           Unbleached Flour
    2      Tablespoons   Finely Chopped Pecans
      1/4  Teaspoon      Salt
    3      Tablespoons   Shortening Or Lard
                         water
                         Dried Beans
 
 In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.  Cut in
shortening or lard till the pieces are the size of small peas.
 Sprinkle cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
 Push to side of bowl.  Repeat till all is moistened.  Form dough into a ball.  On
a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a 10-inch circle.
 Line a 7-inch pie plate or quiche dish with the pastry.  Flute edge.  Cover
surface of pastry with clear plastic wrap.  Spread dried beans atop the plastic
wrap to a depth of 1 inch.  Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% power for 6 minutes,
rotating the dish a half-turn every 2 minutes.	Carefully lift plastic wrap and
beans from pastry.  Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% power about 2 minutes or till
pastry is dry.
 
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 Nutr. Assoc. : 568 1089 0 1368 1582 105

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