Pecan pie is a classic dessert that is made with a simple pastry crust and a filling of pecans, sugar, and eggs. The filling is typically made with dark corn syrup, which gives the pie its characteristic rich, gooey texture.
In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.
Cutin shortening or lard till the pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
Push to side of bowl.
Repeat till all is moistened.
Form dough into aball.
On a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a 10-inch circle.
Line a 7-inch pie plate or quiche dish with the pastry.
Flute edge.
Coversurface of pastry with clear plastic wrap.
Spread dried beans atop theplastic wrap to a depth of 1 inch.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% powerfor 6 minutes, rotating the dish a half-turn every 2 minutes.
Carefullylift plastic wrap and beans from pastry.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70%power about 2 minutes or till pastry is dry.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.
Cutin shortening or lard till the pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
Push to side of bowl.
Repeat till all is moistened.
Form dough into aball.
On a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a 10-inch circle.
Line a 7-inch pie plate or quiche dish with the pastry.
Flute edge.
Coversurface of pastry with clear plastic wrap.
Spread dried beans atop theplastic wrap to a depth of 1 inch.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% powerfor 6 minutes, rotating the dish a half-turn every 2 minutes.
Carefullylift plastic wrap and beans from pastry.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70%power about 2 minutes or till pastry is dry.
