Name: Lard Pie Crusts (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 double crust (9-inch pie)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Lard-cold and cubed; 6-8 tbsp Ice Water

Lard Pie Crusts

A traditional pie crust made with lard, resulting in a flaky and tender texture. This recipe is straightforward and uses readily available ingredients.

Recipe tier

A traditional pie crust made with lard, resulting in a flaky and tender texture. This recipe is straightforward and uses readily available ingredients.

Total 45 min

Serves 1 double crust (9-inch pie)

Steps 4

Ingredients 4

Crust
2 cups 315 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
1 cup 226 g Lard-cold and cubed
6-8 tbsp 90-120 mL Ice Water

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, whisk together the Flour and Salt.
Cut in the cold Lard using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the Ice Water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.