PASTRY FOR POT PIE 
4 c. flour
4 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. plus 2 tbsp. shortening

Cut in shortening into dry ingredients and add 4 or 5 tablespoons water.

This was a typical Sunday dinner during the depression years.

2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. flour
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 c. chopped potatoes
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. peas
4 c. cooked, cut up chicken
1 1/3 c. milk or cream

Heat oven to 425 degrees. In saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour, broth and milk and seasonings. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 5 minutes. Gently stir in cooked vegetables and set aside.

Mix pastry crust and line pan. Place chicken mixture in crust and put on the top crust. Slit in center to allow steam to escape. Bake 30-35 minutes.

 

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