On 14/06/2012 11:53 PM, Judy Haffner wrote:
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>
> I always use Crisco too...my mama did, and she taught me all the tricks
> of the trade. I have used lard too, but not for a very long time now.
>

My mother always used lard. She always raved over my pastry, asked me
what I used, even wanted me to show her how. I told her the trick was to
use Crisco.


>> I guess it takes the right touch. It always
>> works for me and I find it pretty easy. It
>> seems that some people just can't make
>> it.
>
> I think some "play" with it too much, as though it was a lump of
> play-doh, or something, and it will become tough from the heat of one's
> hands. I mix in the water with a fork and handle the crust quickly.

Exactly. I have a large cooking fork that works well for cutting int he
shortening. You can't work it to much. You also need to have the knack
for rolling it out, rolling it into a circle and getting it right the
first time, because it you have to do it a second time it is going to be
tougher.



> What is your favorite pie to make? Pie has always gone over well in our
> house...all kinds.


No single favourite here, but I live in an area where I can get lots of
fresh fruit and there are seasonal favourites... rhubarb, sour cherry,
peach. Unlike most people, apple pie is low on my list of favourites.