Cornmeal pie crust--1 crust for 9\" pie

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAll purpose flour
2tablespoonsCornmeal
cupFirm bacon drippings OR>>>>
cupShortening OR lard
3tablespoonsCold water (or 1 more)

Directions

Combine flour and cornmeal, then cut in bacon drippings. When mixture is granular, add the water, in small quantities to insure a flaky crust, until pastry is mixed.

Roll out on a floured surface to a circle 1½ times larger than an inverted 9" pie pan. Fit pastry into pan and form a fluted edge all around.

CRUST FOR TAMALE PIE III--see #79.