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Lean Pie Crust

A great way to use up the fresh berry bounty of summer!

Yield: Makes one pie crust

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 c. diet margarine

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt and baking powder
  2. Add margarine
  3. Cut with pastry blender until mix does not stick to bowl
  4. Shape in ball
  5. Chill for 1 hour
  6. Roll on floured board
  7. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 minutes
  8. Makes 1 crust
  9. For a professional touch, make sure all ingredients are cold, including mixing bowl
  10. May need to add one or two tablespoons of ice cold water to get dough to set up