Cinnamon Pastry Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Blend flour, nuts, sugar, cinnamon and salt in processor until nuts are coarsely ground.
2. 2
   Add chilled butter and vegetable shortening.
3. 3
   Using on/off turns, process until coarse crumbs form.
4. 4
   Add 2 tablespoons ice water or chilled creme de cacao.
5. 5
   Process dough until small moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry.
6. 6
   Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.
7. 7
   Wrap dough disk in plastic.
8. 8
   Refrigerate until cold enough to roll out, about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Roll out dough on floured work surface to 12-inch round.
10. 10
    Transfer dough to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
11. 11
    Press dough into dish.
12. 12
    Fold overhang under.
13. 13
    Crimp edges decoratively.
14. 14
    Cover and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
15. 15
    (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
16. 16
    Keep refrigerated.)