Basic Low Calorie Pie Shell
Ingredients
1/3 C. Crisco chilled
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. flour, sifted
2 to 4 Tbsp. water, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Either by hand or in a processor, cut shortening into the flour and salt until fine crumbs. Add water, 1 Tbls. at a time, until a ball forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour. Roll out to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes, or leave unbaked if pie recipe calls for unbaked shell.
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16:
