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Amazingly Easy Pie Crusts Recipe

This recipe makes flaky, two-crust pie perfection in a flash! Forget complicated measurements and gadgets – we're keeping it unbelievably simple. Using a foolproof ratio of half fat to flour, you'll create a delicious crust in minutes. We're embracing the best of British baking tradition by using half lard and half butter for that ultimate melt-in-your-mouth texture. Get ready to impress with homemade pie crusts that are easier than you ever thought possible!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 441.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazingly Easy Pie Crusts

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How to Make Amazingly Easy Pie Crusts

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour with 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and 1 ½ cups cold lard, cut into cubes.
  2. Using your fingertips, cut the butter and lard into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of fat remaining.
  3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix!
  4. Form the dough into two discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
  5. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to your pie plate.
  6. Fill with your favorite pie filling.
  7. Roll out the second disc of dough and top your pie. Crimp the edges to seal.
  8. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

82g

Carbs

10g

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