Witch in the Kitchen: Sweet pastry in a pan

10 tbsp shortening
2/3 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour

Melt shortening over low heat in a saucepan, then add the sugar and stir until blended. Sift in flour and stir with wooden sppon until a ball forms in the pan. Let it cool, chill and then press into am 8 inch tart pan. Press lovingly into pan, raising the sides as you go.

This crust is perfect for cream cheese andc jam, for pastry cream and fresh fruit or cooked fruit!