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Jana Cole wrote:
> I make meat pies for my daughter's lunch. I make a bunch at a time
> and freeze them. She tells me she likes the filling, but not the
> crust. I think the crust tastes bland. I would like to add something
> to it to make it taste better.
>
> 2 - 1/2 cups flour
> 1/4 tsp salt
> 1 cup oil
> 2/3 cup milk
>
> Any ideas what I can add to make it more exciting?
>
> -- Jana in the San Francisco area




Try using a different fat and a little more salt. Lard makes good pie
crust; I haven't tried tallow or rendered chicken fat but they should
also work well.

Bob