Pie Crust

Put 3 cups of flour into a mixing bowl, add about 1/2 tsp. of salt and a cup of Crisco. Then work the Crisco into the flour with your fingers until it's crumbly. Work in the water a few drops at a time, until it's just right for rolling. This will make crust for three pies, no one ever makes just one pie in "Dutchland".

Hint: When making a fruit pie, put the lower crust in the oven for 5 minutes and bake while you are rolling out the top crust. Then put in the filling and put on the top crust. The bottom crust will not get soggy.

Sour Cherry Pie

• 1 quart fresh sour cherries, pitted
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• pie crust

Mix flour, sugar and cherries in a bowl. Fill unbaked pie crust with the cherries. Put on the top crust and poke holes or slits to vent. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

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