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Flaky and Tasty Pastry

By: Michelle LaVerdiere  
"This pie crust has been passed on for 3 generations. If you're looking for great tasting pastry, this is the recipe for you. While the debate between shortening and lard continues, I recommend using lard as it makes a flakier dough. Since this recipe makes so much I often roll out some extra pie shells or freeze it in small amounts, and defrost it when I need it. Great when you're in a rush! If necessary, use up to a 1/2 cup more water."

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Original Recipe Yield 5 - 6 crusts
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 pound lard
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Beat the egg in a measuring cup. Add the vinegar and enough cold water to make one cup of liquid.
  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Cut the lard up into small cubes, and add to the dry ingredients. Blend with two knives, or a pastry blender, until the mixture is crumbly. Add the liquid ingredients, mixing with a knife. Do not use your hands as it tends to soften the lard too much. Add additional water, if required, to make a soft ball of dough. If the weather is warm, refrigerate your dough for 1/2 hour to chill it before rolling. Warm dough doesn't roll as well, and requires too much flour, which makes it less flaky.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 131 | Total Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 13mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2004 by DOLLL 
I have always made pies. They're my specialty you might say! Up until this past... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by KELLIBO 
This is the best pastry crust I've ever tried, and I've tried MANY (the next closest would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by Margy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I have made many pie crusts over the years and this is by far the best tasting and the easiest... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2004 by AOFRIESEN 
The best pie crust I've ever tried!! Everyone raved about it. I have so far made 2 quiches... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by MOLLIBG 
It was very easy to make. The first time I made it, I followed the directions exactly and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2005 by AVID COOK 
I have been using this crust for over a year since finding it on this site. Everyone who has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by ALRGYRN 
I just LOVE this recipe! I used it at Thanksgiving and got RAVE reviews on it. It is easier... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by SAMMY_GIRLY2000 
Thank you so much for this pastry recipe. This is the first one that has actually turn out... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by BENTRIVER 
My husband LOVES me again! Well at least he is coming straight home after work! Thank... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by SHELLISEASHELLS 
This was my first pie crust and it turned out as promised...flaky and tasty, although I didn't... MORE

 
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