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Recipe of the Month   November 2007 

FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH

No trans fat…that is the problem. If you have tried to make a pie crust with your favorite shortening with the trans fat removed it will be a challenge. It is likely to fall apart. Here is alternative recipe that was given high approval by 10 dinner guests at Harrisdale.


FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH*
Food processor recommended
2 1/2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons sugar
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted buttercut into 4 pieces cut into 1/4" slices
1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening 
1/4 cup cold vodka
1/4 cup cold water

Process flour with salt and sugar until combined, about 2 one-second pulses. Add butter and shortening pieces (I "flipped" flour over pieces so they wouldn't stick together). Process until homogenous dough just starts to collect in uneven clumps, about 15 seconds. Dough will resemble cottage cheese curds.
Empty mixture into a medium bowl. Sprinkle vodka and water over mixture; with rubber spatula using a folding motion press down on the dough until it sticks together. Dump dough onto waxed paper or plastic wrap dividing into two parts. Form each into a ball and flatten into a 4" disk. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or up to 2 days.
Bake according to specific pie recipe. Makes enough for one double-crust pie.
*Reprinted with permission from the November 2007 issue of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. For a trial issue of Cook’s call 800-526-8442. Selected articles and recipes, as well as subscription information, are available online at www.cooksillustrated.com

 Prior Months Recipes:
September 2005 Hot Chicken Salad   September 2006 Dilly Casserole Bread November 2007 Fool proof Pie Dough
October 2005  Mom’s Fresh Apple Cake   October 2006 Meatball Stew December 2007 Best ever Hot Fudge Sauce
November 2005  Horseradish Crusted Pork Chops November 2006 Lemon Cake Pudding
December 2005  Buttery Mint Carrots  December 2006 Mini Pecan Pie Muffins
January 2006 Asian Beef & Noodles January 2007 Potato Vegetable & Ham Chowder
March/April 2006  Spicy Cranberry Chutney February 2007 Curried Lentil Soup
May 2006  Rhubarb Muffins March 2007 Individual Chicken Pot Pies in Parmesan Crust

June 2006 Greens and Strawberries Salad

July 2007 Fast, Fresh, Fabulous Green Beans
July 2006 Broccoli Raisin Salad  August 2007 N
August 2006 Roasted Potatoes September 2007 Curried Chicken Salad

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