Ingredients for Miracle Flaky Lard Pie Crust
- Pastry Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Baking Powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold lard, cut into small pieces
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
- Cider Vinegar
- Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
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How to Make Miracle Flaky Lard Pie Crust
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold lard using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to prevent the lard from warming.
- Drizzle in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (whole wheat flour recommended for extra texture). Gently form the dough into a disc.
- Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
- On a lightly floured surface (whole wheat flour recommended), roll out the chilled dough to your desired thickness.
- Carefully transfer the dough to your pie plate.
- Trim and crimp the edges.
- For a blind bake (if needed for your pie recipe), prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment paper and pie weights, and bake according to your pie recipe instructions.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
202g
Carbs
51g
