Pecan Pie Crust

Directions

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   Combine
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   flour, pecans, sugar, salt and butter in mixing bowl and
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   blend well.
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   Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
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   Beat egg with 2 tablespoons water in small
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   bowl
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   or
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   cup.
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   Add
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    to flour mixture and toss lightly with
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    fork
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    until just moistened, adding an additional tablespoon of
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    water
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    if
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    necessary;
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    do not overwork, beat or stir.
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    Gather into
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    rough ball, wrap and refrigerate overnight. Lightly grease 2 (8-inch) pie pans.
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    Divide dough evenly.
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    Roll each
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    half
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    on lightly floured board to thickness of 1/8 inch. Gently and carefully fit into pans, trimming off excess.
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    Chill 1 hour.