7-UP PIE CRUST
1 cup sifted flour
½ tsp. salt
¼—⅓ cup shortening
3 tbsp. chilled 7-Up (about)
Measure flour and salt into bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or fork until particles are size of small peas. Add 7-Up gradually, a few drops at a time, tossing with a fork to distribute evenly. Press into ball; allow to rest 15 minutes. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a circle ⅛″ thick. Fit into a 9″ pie plate. Trim ½″ from edge of pie plate. Fold this under and flute.
Prick pastry with a fork. Bake in a hot oven (425°) about 15 minutes. Cool and fill.
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Special Hint ... If you prefer to use a prepared pie crust mix, add chilled 7-Up instead of water. The crust will be light and deliciously flaky.