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Choco Pie
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp very cold water
1 cup flour

Sift flour and salt together. Cut shortening into flour mixture until particles are the size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 tbsp. at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl. Add 1 to 2 tsp. water if necessary.

Gather pastry into ball; shape into flattened round on lightly floured cloth covered board. Roll pastry 2" larger than inverted pie plate. Fold pastry into quarters; place in plate. Unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim edge of pastry 1" from rim of plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute.

Bake in preheated 425 degree oven. Cool before adding the filling for your chocolate cream pie recipe.

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