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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- Sift again.
- Cut in 1/2 cup of cold shortening ( 1 stick of butter)
- Mix it together until it looks like a fine meal
- Here's what to do for 2 cups of whipped cream:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 105g | |
| Calories 906 | |
| Calories from Fat 906 | 100% |
| Total Fat 102.5g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat 23.82g | 95% |
| Trans Fat 34.26g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1163mg | 48% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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