Cornmeal Pie Crust--1 Crust For 9" Pie

1 c All purpose flour

2 tb Cornmeal

1/3 c Firm bacon drippings OR>>>>

1/3 c Shortening OR lard

3 tb Cold water (or 1 more)

Combine flour and cornmeal, then cut in bacon drippings. When mixture is granular, add the water, in small quantities to insure a flaky crust, until pastry is mixed. Roll out on a floured surface to a circle 1 1/2 times larger than an inverted 9" pie pan. Fit pastry into pan and form a fluted edge all around. CRUST FOR TAMALE PIE III--see #79. -----