Low-Fat Fiber Pastry 

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Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 7 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins

Yield: 8 x slices

This easy to make pastry is perfect for all sweet or savory pies.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup whole wheat flour (3 oz)

1/3 cup self-rising flour (1.5 oz)

2 Tbsp chilled light margarine (1.5 oz)

2 Tbsp ricotta cheese (1.5 oz)

1/4 cup iced water

Directions:

Mix together wholewheat flour and sifted self-rising flour.

Cut in well chilled margarine using 2 knives, until mixture is the size of peas.

Cut in ricotta cheese. Stir in iced water using a fork, only adding liquid to dry areas.

Form into a smooth ball and knead a couple of times. Refrigerate until required.

Roll out pastry, being careful to lift rolling pin as you reach the edge. Place in a pie dish and finish as desired.

Variations:

Either all wholewheat flour or white flour may be used in this recipe without significantly altering the calorie value (wholewheat flour will yield more fiber).

The proportion of self-rising flour is a matter of taste and may be varied.

Author:

Family Health Network

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