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Pie Crust

A lard-based pastry recipe that makes two pie crusts.

Pie Crust

Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lard
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Blend lard and flour in a bowl with a pastry blender.
  2. Blend water, egg, vinegar and salt. Add to flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
  3. Divide in half and roll out onto lightly floured surface.
  4. Makes 2 crusts.