OLD-FASHIONED PIE CRUST (MAKES 3 CRUSTS)
Before I tried this I turned up my nose at cooking with lard. However, someone I really admired told me that I should try it. She was right. This makes a wonderfully flaky crust and when someone tries my pies they always give compliments on the crust, saying there is nothing like a good homemade pie crust and that they could...
Provided by Karla Harkins
Categories Other Breads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix flour and salt. Add lard using a pastry cutter until well blended. Add water all at once and using a fork, gently stir until dough comes together in a big ball. You may need to add water a little at a time if the flour doesn't form into a ball. You don't want any wet spots in the dough though. Tip: To me it feels like play-dough when it is the perfect density.
- 2. Divide into 3 balls. Form into disks and let rest for about 10 minutes. Using rolling pin roll dough out into circles until large enough to cover pie pan. Put dough in pan and trim edges. Prick all over with a fork so that the crust doesn't bubble as it bakes. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until edge is light golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely before filling.
- 3. If using a filling that needs to be baked in the crust, follow the directions in that recipe once the dough has been placed into the pie pan. Do not prick the dough before adding filling if it will be going into the oven to bake with filling in it. Cover top of filling with one of the crusts if a double crust is needed.
- 4. I like this recipe because it makes enough crust to use in a 9 x 13 pan for a cobbler or chicken pot pie with a double crust.
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jackie Dunn
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie crust turned out really tough. I'll have to try this recipe again.
samaa mohmmad
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The crust is the best I've ever had.
Okosun Favour
[email protected]I used this recipe to make an apple pie and it was delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and flavorful.
Irem
[email protected]This was my first time making a pie from scratch and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Alamin Hossen
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The crust was so flaky and the filling was so flavorful.
Noha Tina
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
The COMB
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to store-bought pie crust.
Homer Stacy
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect pie crust for any occasion.
Mohammad Rimon
[email protected]The crust was a bit dry, but the filling was very good.
Summer Evans
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making my own pie crust, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing.
Toto Kola
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.
Marvel Brooks
[email protected]I used this recipe to make a peach pie and it was absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly golden brown and the filling was juicy and flavorful.
Taiwan Owens
[email protected]The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust the amount of sugar to my liking.
Thorzombie
[email protected]This was my first time making pie crust from scratch and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and concise.
Del Ant
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!
Siliyah Phiri
[email protected]The crust was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Md Rasel Sir
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.