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crust for at least 20 minutes.
Slide the pan into the center of the oven (on top of the steel,

stone, or baking sheet if using) and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until
pale golden brown on the edges. Cool the crust before filling.

VARIATIONS

This crust will take on flavor beautifully. Simply add any of the
following enhancements:

½ teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest

½ teaspoon culinary lavender flowers
½ teaspoon fresh lemon thyme leaves

½ teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed with the side of a knife

Seeds scraped from one vanilla bean
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

RECIPES THAT USE A SHORTBREAD CRUST

This crust works with any sweet pie filling.

Grande Mocha Cappuccino Slab Pie (here)
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Slab Pie (here)

Blueberry Streusel Slab Pie (here)