Pecan Pie Pastry

• unbleached flour↗1⁄2 cup
• pecans, Finely Chopped↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• shortening or 3 tablespoons lard↗3 tablespoons
• water, cold↗
• beans, Dried

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl stir together flour, chopped pecans and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in shortening or lard till the pieces are the size of small peas.

3. 3

   Sprinkle cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.

4. 4

   Push to side of bowl.

5. 5

   Repeat till all is moistened.

6. 6

   Form dough into a ball.

7. 7

   On a lightly floured surface roll the ball into a 10-inch circle.

8. 8

   Line a 7-inch pie plate or quiche dish with the pastry.

9. 9

   Flute edge.

10. 10

    Cover surface of pastry with clear plastic wrap.

11. 11

    Spread dried beans atop the plastic wrap to a depth of 1 inch.

12. 12

    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% power for 6 minutes, rotating the dish a half-turn every 2 minutes.

13. 13

    Carefully lift plastic wrap and beans from pastry.

14. 14

    Micro-cook, uncovered, on 70% power about 2 minutes or till pastry is dry.