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Alan's Pie Crust

SUBMITTED BY: Alan Oldham PHOTO BY: LADYJAYPEE

"I have tried several pie crust recipes, but they just did not turn out right. So I changed the quantities and added and took away some ingredients and made a delicious pie crust. This recipe has never failed me."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 17 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
Read Reviews (13)
Original recipe yield 2 crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup lard
  • 1/3 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix the flour and the salt in a large bowl. Add the butter or margarine and lard; mix with hands until crumb like texture is achieved. Mix in the water. Pat into a ball, and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by ANNIEBGOOD
I found this recipe to be very good but, it was a little crumbly and I had a hard time rolling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by KATIE BIRD
GRRRRRREAT! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by CARL MILITO
I tried your "pie crust recipe" back on 10/01/02 .It came out EXCELLENT ,I now use it on a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by CORN656
i have tryed great-great grandmom's and great grandmom's and down the line to myself and many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by GREATBRITUS
I have tried many recipes for pie crust, this one is easy and a great pastry to work with! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by Lori
Dough is really easy to manage and tastes great. It is easy to roll out. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by SKYLARKUSA
Wonderfully easy pie crust. Very flaky and a wonderful complement to my Christmas pies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE
I've always heard that a pie crust made with lard is exceptionally flakey. I had wanted to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2005 by Jessica M.
This is the only recipe I use for pie crust or pastries. It is a no fail crust! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by SHERRYNC