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Prepare Crust:
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Combine flour, salt and sugar in a bowl.
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Cut in butter and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add water, one teaspoon at a time, enough to form a ball of dough.
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Set aside for about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Roll out the pastry and line a 9 ½ inch loose bottomed flan pan.
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Prick the base of the pastry with a fork and leave to chill for 30 minutes.
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Line the pie shell with foil and baking beans and bake in a preheated oven 375°F for about 15 minutes.
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Remove the foil and baking beans and cook for a further 15 minutes.