This recipe can be used for Praline Pecan Tarts Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes enough dough for a 9-inch to 10-inch single-crust pie
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Preparation
In a bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor blend or pulse together flour, butter, shortening, and salt until mixture resembles meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water and toss or pulse until water is incorporated. If necessary add enough of remaining ice water to form a dough and form dough into a disk. Lightly dust dough with flour and chill, wrapped in wax paper, 1 hour.
