Cornmeal Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Using your hands work the butter and shortening into the flour, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Sprinkle the ice water over the mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time.
4. 4
   Gather the dough into a ball.
5. 5
   Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
6. 6
   Using the heel of your hand knead the dough, this will blend the butter and shortening and make the pastry flakier.
7. 7
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Roll the dough out onto a floured surface into a circle 14-inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick.
9. 9
   Gently fold the circle of dough in half and then in half again so that you can lift it without tearing it, and unfold into a 9-inch tart pan.