PIE PASTRY
Looking for a foolproof pie pastry recipe? Follow this step-by-step guide to create a flaky and tasty crust that will elevate your homemade pies. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and easy-to-find ingredients, you'll be ready to impress your family and friends with your baking skills. Start making your pies today!
Servings 1 each
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 5 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Add the unsalted butter and lard to the bowl.
- Use a pastry blender to cut the butter and lard into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Sprinkle the cold water over the flour mixture and quickly beat it in using a fork.
- Gather the dough into a ball and wrap it in wax paper.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Notes
This recipe yields enough pie pastry for one pie crust. Double the ingredients if you need a top and bottom crust.