Kat, This recipe does call for pecans so it will be fine for you. Enjoy !
Coffee Nut Crust 7 tblsp. shorteing 1 tsp. instant coffee powder 3 tblsp. hot water 1 tsp. milk 1 1/4 c. sifted flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
Combine softened shorteing, coffee powder dissolved in hot water and milk. Whip with fork until thick and smooth. Combine flour and salt with shortening mixturre. Roll between 2 ( 12--inch ) squares waxed paper; peel off top paper and sprinkle with 2 tblsp. finely chopped pecans, leaving 1---inch border plain. Replace paper and gently roll pecans into dough. Turn pastry over and repeat, using remaining 2 tblsp. pecans. Remove top paper. Fit into 9----inch pie pan, remove paper; flute and prick pastry with fork. ( Don't forget it's a good idea to refridgerate for about 30 min. before baking) Bake in very hot oven (450 degrees) 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on rack.
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