Eggnog Pie
For the Shell: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable shortening Ice water For the Filling: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups milk 1 tabl...
Ingredients
- 1tablespoonsugar
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/3cupvegetable shortening
- 2cups milk
- 1tablespooncornstarch
- 6tablespoons sugar
- 2eggs -- separated
- 2to 4 tbsp brandy or rum -- to taste *
Directions
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For the Shell: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable shortening Ice water For the Filling: 1 envelo
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When the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, add about 1/4 cup of ice water and using your hands, but working the dough as little as possible
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Add more water if needed to produce a dough that will hold together in a ball
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Roll out to about 1/4 inch and then fold the circle of dough into quarters and place in a 9-inch pie pan
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Turn the edges under and, using your thumb and forefinger, press a fluted design into the edge
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Using a fork, prick the pastry all over the bottom of the shell and also around the sides
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Bake at 400F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown
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Remove from oven and cool to room temperature