*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Pecan Pie Pastry

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Nuts                             Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c             Unbleached flour
   2      tb            Pecans -- finely chopped
     1/4  ts            Salt
   3      tb            Shortening or lard
                        Water
                        Dried beans

In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.
Cut in shortening or lard until 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 until all is moistened. Form
dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a
10" circle.

Line a 7" 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". 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 until pastry is dry.


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