ECONOMY PASTE. When both wheat flour and fat must be saved, economy paste should be tried. Barley flour is substituted for part of the wheat flour, and this with the wheat makes an excellent combination.

• 1 c. wheat flour
• 1/2 c. barley flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. shortening
• 1/4 to 3/8 c. water

Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Chop in the shortening until it is in particles about the size of a small pea. Add water until the mass will cling together. Roll into sheets about 1/8 inch thick for pie crust.

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