Name: Basic Pastry Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2-1/3 cups shortening

I make a big batch of this for when I need to make a pastry quickly. It stores well and for a long time.—Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota

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Basic Pastry Mix

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Yield: 8 cups

Prep: 15 min

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Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/3 cups shortening

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in half of the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cut in remaining shortening. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

<b>Basic Pastry Mix</b> may be used to prepare the following recipes <i>(also found in Recipe Finder)</i>: To Make Pie Pastry, Spicy Pastry and Chocolate Pastry.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 134 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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