How to Make Favorite Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things better than a perfectly flaky, buttery pie crust. Whether you're making a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, the crust is an essential element that can take your dish from good to exceptional. But achieving the perfect pie crust can be a daunting task for many home cooks. With so many different recipes and techniques out there, it can be hard to know where to start.

That's why I'm sharing my favorite pie crust recipe with you today. It's a simple and reliable rec...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pound lard
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Information

  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 8 shells

  • Measure flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into large bowl. Mix thoroughly and cut in lard until dough is the size of tiny peas.
  • Break egg into 8 ounce measuring cup. Beat with a fork, then pour in vinegar. Add enough cold water to reach the top (you will have a total of 1 cup liquid). Pour over flour mixture a little at a time, tossing and stirring with a fork until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Shape dough into a ball, then divide into four equal portions. Wrap tightly. Can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 weeks, or freezer up to 6 months. Each portion will make 1 double crust pie.
  • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 82mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 12mg