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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
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• egg
• white vinegar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Mix flour and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Cut shortening into flour mixture in the bowl with a pastry blender until pea-sized crumbs form, about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Lightly beat egg, vinegar, and water together in a small bowl until well combined.
3. 3 Gradually stir egg mixture into flour mixture in the bowl with a fork until dough forms a ball. Add liquid 1 tablespoon at a time; you may not use all of it.
4. 4 Gently roll dough on a lightly floured surface until desired thickness is reached, about 2 to 3 minutes. Shape dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.

By Ron Schmaeman

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, butter, and shortening in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at at time, until dough is soft and pliable.
2. 2 Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

By Piques

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
• 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

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• devil's food cake mix
• egg
• water
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cake mix, eggs, shortening, and water in a medium-sized bowl; mix with a spoon. Chill for 1 hour.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Shape dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheets.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Topoac

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• butter
• vanilla extract
• confectioners' sugar
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Beat together butter, shortening, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk; continue mixing until icing is light and fluffy. Store icing covered until ready to use.

By sgerst52aolcom

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• water
• vanilla extract
• salt
• almond extract
• confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine shortening, water, vanilla, salt, and almond extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in 1/2 of the powdered sugar, then continue to mix for a minimum of 5 minutes (or preferably up to 10 minutes).
2. 2 Mix in remaining powdered sugar just until combined. Add additional water if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.

By CHAYES100

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• water
• brown sugar
• active dry yeast
• all-purpose flour
• whole wheat flour
• salt
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water and brown sugar together in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast evenly over the surface. Cover with a clean cloth and let stand until yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 7 minutes.
2. 2 Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, shortening, and salt together in a large bowl until shortening is thoroughly incorporated. Pour in yeast mixture; mix with your hands or a wooden spoon until dough comes together.
3. 3 Dust a flat work surface with flour. Knead dough until smooth and holding its shape.
4. 4 Lightly grease a large bowl with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Add dough; turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.
5. 5 Gently punch down dough to deflate. Dust your work surface with more flour. Roll dough out until it is 1/3-inch thick. Fold in half and roll out again. Repeat this process 4 times.
6. 6 Fill a large baking pan with 1 inch water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. 7 Lightly grease a jelly roll pan with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Cut dough into 9 pieces and place on the greased pan. Cover with a clean, damp cloth; let rise until puffy, about 25 minutes.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven above the water until browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes.

By CoffeeFarmer

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• sugar
• white chocolate
• blueberry
• orange zest
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place 2 cups flour, baking powder, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse a few times to combine. Add shortening; pulse until mixture has the consistency of fine crumbs.
3. 3 Place flour mixture in a bowl; stir in white chocolate, blueberries, and orange zest. Stir milk into flour mixture gradually to form a smooth batter. Turn mixture out onto a floured board; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup flour. Knead a few times to incorporate flour and form a smooth dough.
4. 4 Roll dough out 1/2-inch thick; cut scones with a biscuit cutter to desired size. Place scones on a baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

By Sarah Bowdidge

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• ✓ shortening
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• water
• white sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
2. 2 Mix flour and salt together in a bowl, and use a pastry cutter to cut in 1/3 cup of shortening until the mixture forms pea-size balls. With a fork, form a small well in the center of the mixture, and pour in water, a couple of teaspoons at a time, and stir with the fork to mix in the water and form a dough. Incorporate each addition of water before adding the next, until about 3/4 of the flour mixture has formed a stiff dough. Work a little more water in with your hands, and shape the dough into a ball.
3. 3 Working on a well-floured work surface with a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 12 by 16 inches, and about 1/8-inch thick. Spread 1 tablespoon of shortening over the surface of the dough with a soft spatula, and sprinkle sugar all over the dough square. Sprinkle the dough with cinnamon. Pick up a long edge of dough, and tightly roll the dough into a log shape. With a sharp knife, slice the log into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are lightly browned and sizzling on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Cool on paper towels; freeze extras for later.

By jmk3482

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• sweetened condensed milk
• peppermint extract
• confectioners' sugar
• semisweet chocolate chip

Instructions

1. 1 Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. 2 Combine condensed milk and peppermint extract in a large mixing bowl; beat in enough confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, to form a stiff dough that is no longer sticky.
3. 3 Form peppermint mixture into 1-inch balls and place on waxed paper; flatten with fingers to form patties. Let patties dry at room temperature for two hours, turning once.
4. 4 Stir chocolate and shortening in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted; remove from heat. Dip patties, one at a time, into chocolate by laying them on the tines of a fork and lowering the fork into the chocolate mixture; tap the fork on the edge of the pan to shake off excess. Slide the patties back onto the waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator until set.

By Patty Stockton

Ingredients

• ✓ shortening
• cooking spray
• pecan
• caramel
• semisweet chocolate chip

Instructions

1. 1 Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
2. 2 Arrange 3 pecan halves in a "Y" shape on the prepared cookie sheet. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of the "Y". Repeat with remaining pecans and caramels.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven just until caramel is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, heat chocolate chips and shortening in a saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted.
5. 5 Spoon chocolate over candies and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir milk into flour mixture until moistened. Dough will be pretty lumpy, but be sure to not over mix it!
2. 2 Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto any simmering stew. The dumplings should rest on top of vegetables and meat; it's okay if they stick out of the top a bit. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes; cover and cook another 10 minutes.

By Zen K