Pecan Pie From Sally Gray Helvenston

• Pecan Pastry
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ground pecans
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbs butter
• 1 Tbs brandy
• 1-2 Tbs cold water
• Double Pecan Pie
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 Tbs butter, melted
• 1 (or 2) Tbs brandy
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 1 cup pecan halves
• Pecan Pastry (see below)
• 9" pie plate

1. Pecan Pastry
2. Combine flour, pecans, salt; cut in butter. Sprinkle with brandy and water. Form into a ball; chill 30 minutes before rolling out.
3. Double Pecan Pie
4. Combine these ingredients; beat at medium speed until blended. Stir in pecan pieces. Pour into pastry. Top with pecan halves (use a circular or spiral pattern for a decorative effect). Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil if necessary.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pecan-pie-from-sally-gray-helvenston-51495441 (may not work)