AuthorRetroRuth
From The Melting Pot, 1950
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Sift flour and cut in shortening. Combine salt and cold water and add to flour mixture, stirring quickly until a soft dough is formed. Roll on floured board to 1/4 inch thickness and fit into 10-inch pan, Bake in hot oven (425°) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Mix crushed strawberries with sugar and cornstarch, boil until transparent. Fill pie shell with fresh whole strawberries, washed and hulled; pour over hot berry syrup and chill. Serve with whipped cream.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
Directions
Sift flour and cut in shortening. Combine salt and cold water and add to flour mixture, stirring quickly until a soft dough is formed. Roll on floured board to 1/4 inch thickness and fit into 10-inch pan, Bake in hot oven (425°) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Mix crushed strawberries with sugar and cornstarch, boil until transparent. Fill pie shell with fresh whole strawberries, washed and hulled; pour over hot berry syrup and chill. Serve with whipped cream.
Yield: 8 servings
