Classic Lard Two Crust Pie Pastry Recipes

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MOM'S LARD PIE CRUST



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Mom always knew the best pie crusts are made with lard. The results of this recipe is one of the flakiest crusts I have ever had. It is so easy too!-Virginia Jung, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-10-inch crust.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1/2 cup lard
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in water, a tablespoon at a time, until pastry holds together. Shape into a ball; chill for 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to a 10-in. pie plate. Flute edges; fill and bake as pie recipe directs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PASTRY FOR DOUBLE PIE-CRUST



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Use this recipe from our Test Kitchen when you need pastry for a double-crust or lattice-topped pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield Pastry for 1 double-crusted or lattice-topped pie (9 or 10 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 to 7 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so one ball is slightly larger than the other., Roll out the larger ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry with even with edge of plate. Pour desired filling into crust. , Roll out second ball; cut slits in pastry. Position over filling. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.

Nutrition Facts :

NO FAIL PIE CRUST II



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This recipe is both tender and flaky, due to the addition of vinegar and lard.

Provided by Molly

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pie Crusts     Pastry Crusts

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 ⅔ cups lard
½ cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a small bowl, mix together water, egg, and vinegar. Pour into lard mixture and stir until dough is thoroughly moistened and forms a ball. Divide into 4 portions and wrap tightly. Use dough within three days or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 163.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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