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Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• active dry yeast
• water
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• salt
• egg yolk
• water
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Stir yeast into 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; beat in flour, sugar, shortening, and salt to make a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 18 to 20 inches long.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
4. 4 Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush yolk mixture over each pretzel; sprinkle each with coarse salt.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By Pam English

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• honey
• lemon juice
• prune
• water
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• sugar
• butter
• egg
• orange juice
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Combine honey, lemon juice, and prunes in a small saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until prunes are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove prune filling from heat and let cool.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
4. 4 Beat sugar, butter, and shortening together with a wooden spoon until creamy. Add eggs; stir until smooth. Stir in orange juice and vanilla extract. Gently fold in flour mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Divide dough into 3 balls.
5. 5 Roll out 1 ball of dough on a floured work surface to 1/4-inch thickness, using a piece of parchment paper under the rolling pin to prevent sticking. Use the rim of a glass to cut dough into circles.
6. 6 Place 1/2 teaspoon prune filling in the center of each circle of dough. Pinch edges together to secure filling and form triangular pockets. Transfer cookies to baking sheet. Repeat rolling, cutting, and filling remaining balls of dough.
7. 7 Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 18 minutes.

By RIELLA

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt
• water
• chicken
• seasoning salt
• water
• onion
• celery
• margarine
• salt
• pepper
• poultry seasoning

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Remove the skin from the breast, thigh and back of the chicken, but leave it on the legs and wings. Season chicken with seasoning salt, and place in a large stock pot. Pour in water. Add onion, celery and margarine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until chicken falls off the bone.
3. 3 On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares. Drop into simmering broth, and let cook for about 2 minutes. Stir gently to prevent sticking; add more water if needed. Season broth while dumplings are cooking with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

By Sis T

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• sunflower seed butter
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• ginger
• salt
• candied ginger
• dark chocolate
• sunflower seed

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine shortening, sunflower seed butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and airy. Add eggs one at a time and continue beating on medium speed until very light.
3. 3 Sift flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt into a separate bowl. Mix well. Stir in candied ginger, chocolate, and sunflower seeds.
4. 4 Gradually add flour mixture to the creamed shortening mixture, stirring gently until combined. Do not overmix. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cookies appear set, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not wait for the edges to brown. Cool on the cookie sheets for 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

By Alessandra Martellacci

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• baking soda
• cream of tartar
• butter
• white sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• candy sprinkle

Instructions

1. 1 Blend flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl. Combine butter, shortening, and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in egg and vanilla. Slowly add flour mixture to the sugar blend.
2. 2 Divide dough in 1/2 and form into two 2-inch diameter logs. Shake the candy sprinkles evenly over a sheet of waxed paper. Roll the dough logs over the sprinkles, making sure the sprinkles adhere to the sides. Wrap the logs in waxed paper and refrigerate for 3 hours.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4 Remove 1 dough log from the refrigerator. Unwrap and place on a flat surface. Slice dough into 1/2-inch rounds and place on prepared cookie sheets. Rewrap and return any unused dough to the refrigerator; only slice it just as you are ready to place it on a cookie sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms start to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

By Kristine

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• white sugar
• pumpkin puree
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• cream of tartar
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• ginger
• allspice
• clove
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine 1 1/2 cup sugar and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in pumpkin puree and eggs.
3. 3 Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves together in a bowl. Fold into shortening mixture until a sticky dough forms.
4. 4 Place 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape spoonfuls of dough into small balls. Roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

By sueb

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• active dry yeast
• salt
• milk
• water
• egg
• ground beef
• onion
• butter
• cabbage
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place 1 3/4 cups flour into a bowl. Stir in sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. 2 Combine milk, water, and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high until warm (120 to 130 degrees F/50 to 55 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Pour heated milk into the flour mixture. Add eggs and beat at low speed for 30 seconds. Switch to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour. Knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with waxed paper and a towel; let rest for 20 minutes.
4. 4 Cook ground beef and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. 5 At the same time, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage to beef mixture with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
7. 7 Roll dough on a lightly floured surface until very thin. Cut into 6 squares or rectangles, whichever you prefer. Place 3 tablespoons beef filling in the center of each shape. Bring corners together, pinch edges to seal, and place right-side up onto the prepared baking sheet. Let rise until an indentation remains when lightly pressed with a finger, 40 to 60 minutes.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until dough is done and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By Khadija Danielle Provencher

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• brown sugar
• butter
• white sugar
• egg
• molasses
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• rolled oat
• coconut flake
• baking powder
• salt
• jackfruit

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine brown sugar, butter, shortening, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in egg, molasses, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
3. 3 Mix flour, oats, coconut flakes, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to the creamed mixture; mix until dough is just combined. Fold in jackfruit.
4. 4 Drop small spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Adam Dovick

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• cocoa powder
• coffee
• egg
• buttermilk
• butter
• cocoa powder
• milk
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x17 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. Combine white sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
2. 2 Place 1/2 cup butter, shortening, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and coffee in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave for three minutes, stirring after each minute, until well blended. Whisk together the eggs and buttermilk in a bowl. Stir in the flour and cocoa mixtures, mixing until just combined. Pour mixture into the prepared pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Heat the remaining 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until combined, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the warm frosting over the hot brownies. Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into bars.

By Zhora Autumn

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• cinnamon
• vanilla extract
• confectioners sugar
• marshmallow cream
• salt
• water
• oat
• vanilla extract
• molasses
• egg
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• butter
• cinnamon
• salt
• baking soda
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine flour, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl.
3. 3 Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, molasses, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a separate bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Stir in flour mixture until dough comes together. Stir in oats.
4. 4 Drop cookie dough onto the lined baking sheets, a few inches apart, using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are starting to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. 6 Stir hot water and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl until salt is dissolved. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Combine marshmallow cream, shortening, confectioners' sugar, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Mix in cooled salt water.
8. 8 Spread some of the filling on the back of 1 cooled cookie. Add another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining filling and cookies.

By Kimberly

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• oil
• wooden stick
• all-purpose flour
• self-rising flour
• white sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• buttermilk
• egg
• lard
• hot dog

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Soak the wooden sticks in water so they will not burn easily.
2. 2 Stir together flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, beaten egg, and lard; stir until batter is smooth. Set aside to rest briefly.
3. 3 Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the center of each hot dog to use as a handle. Pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel to help batter stick.
4. 4 Dip each hot dog into batter and allow excess to drip off. If batter is not sticking, roll hot dogs in a little bit of flour first.
5. 5 Fry hot dogs, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. If hot dogs are very brown on the outside and cold on the inside, oil is too hot. Adjust temperature as needed.

By mandas stuff

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• semi-sweet chocolate chip
• blueberry

Instructions

1. 1 Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass bowl; microwave until melted and smooth, stirring frequently. (Or place chocolate in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water; heat until melted and smooth, stirring frequently.) Off heat, stir in shortening until melted.
2. 2 Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
3. 3 Add blueberries to chocolate mixture; gently stir to coat. Spoon small clumps of coated blueberries onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. These will last about two days.

By econo1943

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• almond
• milk chocolate chip

Instructions

1. 1 Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2. 2 Toast chopped almonds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown. Set aside.
3. 3 Place chocolate chips and shortening into a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Off heat, stir in ½ toasted almonds. Spread into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining ½ almonds. Chill until solid, about 30 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces to serve.

By BUCHKO

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• self-rising flour
• milk
• garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a well-seasoned cast iron skillet with the shortening, and place it in the oven as it heats.
2. 2 Whisk together flour and milk in a bowl, making a thick but still runny batter.
3. 3 Remove the hot greased skillet from the preheated oven, and quickly sprinkle a pinch of garlic salt over the bottom of the skillet. Immediately pour in the batter, and sprinkle the top with a pinch of garlic salt.
4. 4 Return the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until cake is risen and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By jbrink1

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• milk chocolate chip
• toothpick
• strawberry

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. 3 Insert toothpicks into tops (stem ends) of strawberries. Hold a strawberry by the toothpick and dip it into the chocolate mixture.
4. 4 Turn the strawberry upside down and insert the toothpick into a Styrofoam block or place strawberry on a sheet of waxed paper; allow chocolate coating to cool. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By Kitten

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• self-rising flour
• baking soda
• buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Sift flour and baking soda together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, making a well in the center. Pour buttermilk into well; stir until a soft ball forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Roll dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
3. 3 Cut out 12 biscuits with a biscuit cutter; transfer to a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops are light brown and sides begin to darken, about 10 minutes. Cool biscuits completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.

By Carol Reese Hardbarger

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• self-rising flour
• white sugar
• buttermilk

Instructions

1. 1 Sift together flour and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles a fine crumb or cornmeal texture. Stir in buttermilk with a fork until a soft dough forms.
2. 2 Turn dough out onto a floured surface, pulling off any pieces sticking inside the bowl. Gather dough into a ball and knead about 20 times, until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
4. 4 Working on a floured surface, roll or pat dough out to 1-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a 2-inch biscuit cutter or the floured rim of a glass, by pressing straight down and up. Twisting the cutter will prevent biscuits from rising as high. Place biscuits about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet and allow to rest a few minutes.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

By LAGIRL

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• ice water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix together flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl using a pastry blender. Mix in 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water until mixture forms a ball. Divide ball in half.
3. 3 Using a rolling pin, roll 1 ball to fit the bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch baking dish. Roll out the remaining ball to form top crust.
4. 4 Use pie crust as directed in your favorite pie recipe.

By PATTECAKE

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• confectioners' sugar
• water
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Place confectioners' sugar, shortening, water, and vanilla into a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full 5 minutes.

By Meghan Rey

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• water
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Using hands, mix in water to make a smooth dough. Knead lightly on a floured surface. Cut dough into 12 pieces, and shape into round balls. Cover, and set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into thin circles. Cut each circle into triangles. Fry in hot oil, until golden brown, turning when dough puffs. Remove, and drain well on paper towels.

By Xenia

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• confectioners' sugar
• milk
• vanilla extract
• food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Beat shortening in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar in small amounts, alternating with 5 tablespoons milk, until smooth. Mix in vanilla and continue to beat until frosting is stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes, adding more milk if needed.
3. 3 Mix in food coloring, separating into smaller bowls if using multiple colors.
4. 4 Spread frosting on cookies or fill piping bags and decorate cookies as desired.

By Kathy Brandt

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Heat shortening in a heavy saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3 Stir in warm water and knead until soft but not sticky.
4. 4 Shape dough into twelve 3-inch diameter ball. Flatten into 1/2-inch-thick patties, and make a small hole in the center of each patty.
5. 5 Fry in 1-inch deep hot shortening one at a time until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By Rita

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in chilled shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
2. 2 Add 1/4 cup ice-cold water; use a fork to stir the flour up from the bottom, just until it's mixed in. Press down on any chunks and continue working the dough around the bowl. Continue to add ice-cold water, in 1 tablespoon increments, mixing just until dough is moist enough to hold together when molded; you will not need more than 4 tablespoons and in fact, may need less.
3. 3 Gently gather dough together into a ball. Divide in half, and flatten each half into a 1-inch-thick disc. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, chill for 4 hours, or up to 2 days.
4. 4 When ready to use, roll dough on a lightly floured surface, being careful not to overwork it.
5. 5 Fit dough into a pie plate. If it crumbles or tears as you work it, just pinch and press it back into shape.
6. 6 Use pie crust as directed in your pie recipe.

By Jean Haseloh

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• egg
• milk
• cornmeal
• salt
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk eggs together in a large bowl until light and frothy; stir in milk. Stir in cornmeal and salt. Add oil; stir until batter is smooth.
3. 3 Place shortening in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; heat skillet in the preheated oven until shortening is liquefied, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet and pour in batter.
4. 4 Return skillet to oven and bake until corn bread is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
5. 5 Remove skillet from oven immediately and cover with wooden cutting board. Use oven mitts to invert skillet and tip corn bread onto cutting board. Cut into 8 wedges.

By tresbeau

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken

Instructions

1. 1 Heat shortening in a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a brown paper lunch bag. Add two chicken pieces, seal the bag, and toss to coat. Place coated chicken into the hot skillet and repeat with remaining chicken until all pieces are coated and in the skillet.
3. 3 Fry chicken until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high; continue cooking until chicken is deep golden brown and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Marilyn

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• milk
• blueberry
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt, and stir into egg mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups and sprinkle with sugar.
3. 3 Bake in preheat oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for 30 minutes more, until golden.

By Isaiah

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add shortening and cut into flour until incorporated into little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until dough forms a ball.
3. 3 Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/2- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut out biscuits to desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

By Jodeen Brown

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• salt
• ice water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Measure flour into the processor with the regular blade attached. Add chilled and cubed shortening and unsalted butter. Add salt, close the lid, and pulse three times with three counts per pulse to lightly mix the ingredients.
3. 3 With the motor running, pour ice water into the food processor bowl just until the dough just starts to get noticeably crumbly. Don't wait until it is a big clump or it will be way too wet and will turn out tough.
4. 4 Transfer the crumbly dough into a bowl, and form it into a ball with your hand, squeezing it a bit to make it stick together. If it just won't form a ball, add a tiny bit more water.
5. 5 Wrap dough in wax paper or plastic wrap; chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using in your favorite pie recipe.

By Charlotte

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• potato
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Heat shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Serve hot.

By Sara

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
2. 2 Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
4. 4 Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
5. 5 Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.

By Esther Nelson