Lunch: Basic Pie Crust

Recipe by Rachel Conners This pie crust is easy to make and tastes great with any kind of pie.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Basic Pie Crust

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening, cut into chunks
1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
3 to 6 tbsp. ice water (or as much as needed)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and gradually work into flour with a pastry cutter for about 2 or 3 minutes, or until it resembles a coarse meal.
Add white vinegar and four tablespoons of ice water. Toss mixture together gently. Add remaining ice water until dough begins to come together. You may need to add more than called for - add it a tablespoon at a time, working water in between each tablespoon. Once all flour is moistened, it’s done.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Press down to slightly flatten the ball of dough to make rolling easier later. Place in refrigerator if using within 24 hours, or in freezer.
When you are ready to use dough, remove from freezer and thaw for 15-30 minutes.

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