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Pie Crust

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Yield: Makes one 12-inch crust

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Ingredients:

1-1/4

cups all-purpose flour


1/4

teaspoon baking powder


Dash salt


1/4

cup canola or vegetable oil


3

tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk, divided


 

 

Preparation:

1.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add oil and 2 tablespoons milk; mix well. Add enough remaining milk to hold mixture together. Shape dough into a ball.


2.

Flatten dough to 1-inch thickness on 12-inch square of waxed paper; cover with second square of waxed paper. Roll out gently to form 12-inch round crust. Mend any tears or ragged edges by pressing together with fingers. Do not moisten. Remove 1 layer of waxed paper from crust. Place dough, paper side up, in 9-inch pie pan. Carefully peel off remaining paper. Press pastry gently into pan and flute edge.

 

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