Week 4: 4 lbs. of Shortening

Rotate and Inventory your food storage. Here's some copys to help you get started:

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2/15-2/22
I found the most affordable place to buy shortening was the GV brand at Walmart. It's better to buy them in the 2 lb. tubs or smaller because once opened it tends to go rancid quickly.

Buy the amount of shortening you think your family will need, at least 4 lbs. will do it.

Pie Crust (Yields 2 crust)
3 cups flour
1½ tsp. salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
8 tbsp. water
- Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal or tiny peas. - Sprinkle on cold water, a little at a time, tossing mixture lightly and stirring with a fork. The dough should be just moist enough to hold together when pressed gently with a fork. It should not be sticky - Shape dough in smooth ball with hands, and roll. Cut evenly in half. Roll out flat.
*If you only need one crust you can freeze the other by rolling it flat in a circle on plastic wrap, place another sheet of plastic wrap on top and freeze on a cookie sheet. After frozen remove from cookie sheet and wrap in foil. Freeze for about 3 to 6 months.