Lard Pie Crusts

Name: Lard Pie Crusts (Upgraded)
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 double crust (9-inch pie)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Lard-cold and cubed; 1/2 cup Butter-cold and cubed; 6-8 tbsp Ice Water; 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

⏱55 min

👥1 double crust (9-inch pie)

🔥280 cal

Medium

🍽️American

An improved pie crust that combines lard with butter for enhanced flavor and flakiness. A touch of vinegar helps inhibit gluten development for a more tender crust.

2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp Salt

1/2 cup Lard-cold and cubed

1/2 cup Butter-cold and cubed

6-8 tbsp Ice Water

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⏱55 min

👥1 double crust (9-inch pie)

🔥280 cal

Medium

🍽️American

An improved pie crust that combines lard with butter for enhanced flavor and flakiness. A touch of vinegar helps inhibit gluten development for a more tender crust.

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the Flour and Salt.
Cut in the cold Lard and Butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine the Ice Water and Apple Cider Vinegar in a separate small bowl.
Gradually add the Ice Water mixture, 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.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups 315 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
1/2 cup 113 g Lard-cold and cubed
1/2 cup 113 g Butter-cold and cubed
6-8 tbsp 90-120 mL Ice Water
1 tbsp 15 mL Apple Cider Vinegar

Equipment

Large bowl
Pastry blender or fingers
Measuring cups and spoons
Small bowl
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the Flour and Salt.
Cut in the cold Lard and Butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine the Ice Water and Apple Cider Vinegar in a separate small bowl.
Gradually add the Ice Water mixture, 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.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 280

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