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Favorite Pie Crust

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.

  • Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth.

  • Step 3: Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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