Cecile’s Pie Crust

January 6, 2021

Ingredients

2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) baking powder

1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable shortening

1/2 cup (125 ml) 2% milk

1/4 cup (60 ml) cooled meat broth (from the cooking of the meat)

1 egg (beaten) + 1 tsp (5 ml) water for brushing

1For the crust, combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2Cut in the shortening until you have pea-sized crumbs.

3Combine the milk and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the broth and gradually add this liquid to the dry ingredients.

4Mix until the dough has a smooth consistency.

5Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll out 2 double crusts.

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