Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry Recipe
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Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry

By: Elaine 
"There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 double crust
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 355 | Total Fat: 26.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by Parapet   view full review
For the first time in years, here is a pastry recipe I really like. The pastry needs to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2005 by mousie8   view full review
Excellent recipe! The only change I made was that I substituted butter for the lard. It was so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by kbsteen   view full review
This pastry really lived up to its name today. I made it exactly by the recipe. It was a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by Nyteez.com   view full review
YES! This is the best ever pie crust! I have tried crusts, w/ butter, shortening,and oil. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2004 by ROOKIE COOKIE   view full review
This was my first attempt at baking. In fact just about anything I make is a first. I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by PATIENCE22   view full review
I will never use another pastry recipe again. This was great tasting, use to roll and flakey....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by ANNAMA   view full review
I used butter instead of lard and it was perfect, very easy to work with. I put it in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by alwayscookin   view full review
My sainted grandmother would have never made a pie crust without lard. She considered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by inthepink Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am truly amazed. The traditional tourtiere Christmas dinner became my responsibility this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2005 by WRITEONMAMMA   view full review
Best pie pastry recipe I have tried - ever! Once chilled, it rolled out like a dream, and...

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