Tenderflake Pie Crusts Recipe

How to Make Tenderflake Pie Crusts

1. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
2. Cut in 1 cup lard (or vegetable shortening) using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of fat.
3. In a separate measuring cup, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
4. Gradually add ice water (about ½ cup, plus more as needed) to the egg mixture, whisking until you have 1 cup of liquid.
5. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon or fork just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
6. Gently gather the dough into a ball, divide it into 6 equal portions, and flatten each portion into a disc.
7. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight). Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling if chilled overnight.
8. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out each disc into a circle. Carefully transfer the dough to your pie plates or tart pans, gently pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Avoid stretching the dough.
9. Proceed with your favorite pie or tart recipe.