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Basic Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 1.
Step #2 Measure flour & place this in a large bowl.
Step #3 Cut cold shortening into 1" cubes & add to flour.
Step #4 Using a pastry mixer or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour until it is the consistency of coarse meal.
Step #5 Make a well in centre.
Step #6 2.
Step #7 Place egg & vinegar in a measuring c.
Step #8 Add ice water to bring it up to 1 c.
Step #9 Whisk to break up egg & mix with water.
Step #10 Add liquid to flour mixture all at once.
Step #11 Then, using a fork, work until all dry ingredients are moist.
Step #12 Using your hands, gather dough into a firm ball.
Step #13 Do not over- mix or knead dough.
Step #14 Cut dough into 4 equal pieces.
Step #15 3.
Step #16 Wrap each piece of dough individually & put in the fridge until well chilled, at least 30 mins but preferably overnight.
Step #17 Well-wrapped pastry will keep well inthe refrigerator for a least a week or in the freezer for several months.
Step #18 --.
Enjoy the BASIC PESTO recipe