BEST-EVER PIE CRUST
I use lard for my crusts because I love the rich flavor and short texture, but an all-butter dough results in an even flakier crust, should you choose to substitute more butter for the lard here.
Provided by Toni Tipton-Martin
Categories Dessert Pie Pastry Butter Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Tree Nut Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield makes enough for two 9-inch pie crusts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To make the dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Sprinkle half of the butter and lard over the flour and use your fingertips, a pastry blender, or two knives to cut and mix until the mixture resembles large peas. Sprinkle in the remaining butter and lard and cut and mix to coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the dough with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and use a fork to lightly mix until the dough just comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Gather the dough into a ball. Divide the ball in half. Press into two 1-inch-thick discs and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling, or freeze for later use.
- To blind-bake (prebake) the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Drape the dough over the rolling pin or fold it into quarters and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Press the pastry evenly into the pan, without stretching to fit. Trim the edges and crimp decoratively, as desired. Prick the crust all over with the tines of a fork. Cut parchment paper to fit the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan. Line the pie shell with the paper. Pour in pie weights, uncooked rice, or dried beans to cover the bottom and sides of the crust. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove the paper and weights and bake the crust 5 minutes longer for a partially baked crust, or 10 minutes longer for a fully baked crust, until it looks dry and crisp.
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PaNDAV RAI
[email protected]I love this pie crust recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out flaky and delicious. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pie!
Gopal Dhakal , psychologist
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe ever! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've used it for everything from apple pie to pumpkin pie, and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Amahle Khumalo
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a lifesaver! I used to be intimidated by making pie crust, but this recipe is so easy to follow. It always turns out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I've made several pies with this crust, and they've all been delicious. Th
Esha Rajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but I love pie. I've tried a few different pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out flaky and delicious. I've made several pies with this crust, and they've all been a hit
Mdjebon jebon
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for everything from apple pie to chicken pot pie, and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe!
Subhash Vai
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is amazing! It's the flakiest, most delicious pie crust I've ever had. I've used it to make several different types of pies, and it's always been a hit. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pie!
Hafez Kausar Hamed
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I love that I can use it for both sweet and savory pies. This recipe is a keeper
Irfan Vem
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I used to dread making pie crust, but now it's one of my favorite things to do. This crust is so easy to work with, and it always turns out perfect. I've gotten so many compliments on my pies since I started using this
SANKEBUR KING
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this pie crust recipe really is the best! It's so flaky and delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. Thanks for sharing this gem!
tadele abera
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this is the first pie crust recipe that I've found that consistently produces perfect results. It's easy to work with, and it bakes up beautifully. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pie!
Md Abeed
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I've used it for everything from apple pie to chicken pot pie, and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing this amazing