The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009
This is a great recipe. I had absolutly no problems with this dough. It rolled out great and tasted fantastic. This is my new pie crust recipe.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009
Loved the butter/lard combination that made this both flavorful and flaky. I made this super-easy in my food processor - mixed the flour, salt, butter and lard with short, brief pulses until I got the consistency I wanted (pea-sized, as they say), then added chilled water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture just came together, so I didn't measure the water exactly. For those who found their crust "crumbly," you may not be adding enough water. This was one of the easier recipes to roll out too! I had no problems getting it into the pie plate whatsoever and it crimped beautifully. Next time, however, I may increase the amount of fat, either the butter or the lard, by maybe a couple of tablespoons to add a bit more tenderness and richness to the crust. Otherwise I would call this recipe notably reliable for novice and expert alike.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by naples34102

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009
This recipe is very similar to the one I've been using! I use 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of lard/shortening for every 2 cups of flour. If I am using the crusts for a pie, I add a tablespoon of sugar to the flour mixture as well to make it a little tastier! I find that the butter makes the crust very tasty and tender while the lard makes it very flaky - the best of both worlds! Note: Remember to always start with really cold ingredients when making crust, when heated, the lard will pop to make little flaky pockets of buttery flavor! In addition, brush the top of the pie crust with an egg white before baking so that it looks glazed and golden when it comes out of the oven!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by sweets

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009
Best Pie Crust! I use my food processor to cut in the butter & shortning and then add the water. One hint: Chill your water & shortening. Otherwise perfect!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2007
I've always heard that a pie crust made with lard is exceptionally flakey. I had wanted to try a butter/lard combo, so when I found some "leafy" lard, I went for it. The crust was flavorful because of the butter, and flakey due to the lard; the dough was a little crumbly to work with, but I'll keep trying, and next time try adding just a touch more water to see what happens as I liked the results. Thanks, for sharing your recipe, Alan!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
18 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by Allrecipes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2007
Pretty good, easy pie crust! I usually use a recipe that uses egg & vinegar, but it makes 6 crusts and I only wanted one today. The dough was easy to work with and puffed up nice & flaky for my Banana Cream Pie!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: May 27, 2007
What a great pie dough. The only thing I did differently was I cut in the butter/lard with a pastry blender. When I added the water, I tossed with a fork until dough started to come together. Then I work it with my hands. It was so easy to work with. Just great !!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
8 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by Allrecipes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fresno, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2007
I made this crust and it turned out very good. I will make this again.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2005
Dough is really easy to manage and tastes great. It is easy to roll out.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
5 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2005
This is the only recipe I use for pie crust or pastries. It is a no fail crust!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
11 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2004
Wonderfully easy pie crust. Very flaky and a wonderful complement to my Christmas pies.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2003
wonderful
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2003
i have tryed great-great grandmom's and great grandmom's and down the line to myself and many on the inter net but this recipe is so easy and flaky that i will make this my hand down receipe to my kids and grand children thank you again alan
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
14 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2002
I tried your "pie crust recipe" back on 10/01/02 .It came out EXCELLENT ,I now use it on a regular basis ,the lard gives it a taste of the country. Do you have any more EXCELLENT recipes to share..
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
20 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2002
I have tried many recipes for pie crust, this one is easy and a great pastry to work with!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
7 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Photo by GREATBRITUS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hull, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2001
I found this recipe to be very good but, it was a little crumbly and I had a hard time rolling it out.I live in a fairly dry climate so next time I'll try more water, spoon by spoon.All in all, it was the best pie crust I have made.Thanks for sharing.
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
28 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2000
GRRRRRREAT!
Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
15 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog



 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?