August 2011
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Hurricane Preparations
Step 1: Make a Peach Pie
Thanks, Angie, for sending me your friend Tom’ mom’s crust recipe!
Pie Crust
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup (half a stick) butter or margarine
1 egg
1/2 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp. water
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening and margarine by hand (with a pastry blender or using a fork and knife)...
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