Ian's Quiche

Add the 1/4 tsp. salt to the flour, then in a large bowl cut the crisco and butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Using a knife stir the water into the flour mixture a little at a time until it starts to come together.

Then, using your hand, press the dough together.

It should not be wet or sticky, but should feel soft and not tough.

A good pastry dough should leave the sides of the bowl clean.

Roll out onto a floured board to about 1/4-inch thick, line a 9-inch flan tin, then line with greaseproof paper.

Pour in dried beans or rice, to stop the pastry from rising.

Bake at 375°f. 190°c. gas mark 5 for 20 minutes.

When cooked remove the beans from the crust.