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Fish En Croute

A home-style Fish En Croute made with Flour, Shortening, and Salt. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 2/3 cup
• 1/2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Stir together flour and salt with a fork.

2. 2

   Use more salt if the filling will be savory and/or if your shortening is unsalted.

3. 3

   You can add a little sugar if the filling will be sweet (a couple of tablespoons).

4. 4

   Cut half the shortening into the flour, then rub in between your fingers until the mixture has about the texture of cornmeal.

5. 5

   Then cut in the remaining shortening, leaving it in roughly pea-sized lumps. (These form the "flakes" when rolled out.)

6. 6

   Add just enough cold water to make the dough come together, chill until somewhat stiff, then roll out on a liberally floured board.