Pastry (MOM)

  1. Mix together 2 3/4 cup flour and 1 tsp. salt
  2. Cut 1/2 lb. tenderflake into flour
  3. Mix 1/2 tbsp. vinegar with 1 small egg; add enough water to make 1/2 cup liquid
  4. Add liquid slowly, stirring constantly with a fork
  5. Roll into a ball

Blind Pastry
Fill shell with ceramic pie weights on wax paper; cook at 375.

Mincemeat Pies
Cook at 350 until brown