Mexican Pie Crust

Mexican Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 4 c. flour
• 1 c. + 2 tbsp. shortening
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 6-8 oz. Coca Cola

Cooking Directions

1. Sift flour and salt. Cut in shortening. Slowly add Coke, until dough forms a ball.
2. Form into pie crusts and use as recipes direct. Makes about 5 single crusts. Very tender crust. 
3. This is also used for dessert empanadas. Roll out dough and cut into 3" circles. 
4. Place teaspoon of marmalade or jam on circle. Fold in half and seal edges.
5. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for approximately 15 minutes. 
6. Roll in granulated sugar immediately upon removal from oven