Pecan Fudge Pie

Directions

1. 1

   SHELL----------------------------------- 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 1/2 t Salt 1/3 c +2 tb cold veg

2. 2

   shortening ----------------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 3 x Large eggs, beaten lightly 3/4 c Sugar 3 tb All-p

3. 3

   MAKE THE SHELL: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt

4. 4

   Transfer 3 tb of the mixture to a small bowl and stir in 3 tb cold water to form a paste

5. 5

   Add the shortening to the large bowl, blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal, and add the flour paste, tossing the mixture until i

6. 6

   Knead the dough lightly and form it into a ball

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   Dust the dough with flour and chill it, wrapped in wax paper, for 1 hour

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   Roll out the dough about 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured surface, fit it into a 10-inch (1 1/2 quart capacity) pie plate, and chill the