"Puester" > wrote in message
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> Ken Knecht wrote:
> >
> > I love pot pies but am on a low fat diet. The store-bought pie
> > crusts are very high fat. Can anyone suggest a substitute? (I've
> > never tried making my own.)
> >
> > TIA

No low-fat pie crust will taste exactly like the real thing, but this
version works for me:

CRUST FOR POT PIE

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground sage or poultry seasoning (for chicken pie)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine (the reduced-fat or corn-oil kinds are fine)
1/3 cup skim milk

Combine flour, baking powder, sage or poultry seasoning (if desired), and
salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the margarine until the
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk. Form a ball with the dough.
Add a bit more flour if dough is too sticky. Roll out to fit casserole.
Place on dish and prick several times with fork. If desired, sprinkle top of
crust lightly with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, or
until golden brown.