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Pecan Crust

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup pecan pieces

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tbsp sugar

1/2 cup Spectrum shortening

Ice water

Pulse flour, pecans, salt and sugar in a food processor until pecans are ground.

Add shortening and pulse until almost combined.

Add 1-2 tablespoons ice water and pulse until just blended.

Make a ball, cover in wax paper and plastic wrap, and chill it 2-24 hours.

Roll it out and use it.

FOR A DOUBLE CRUST (a pie with both a bottom crust and a top crust):

Double the ingredients and prepare the dough as above.  Before forming the ball, divide in half and form 2 balls.  One will be the top crust, one will be the bottom crust.