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No Fail Pie Crust II

By: Molly 
"This recipe is both tender and flaky, due to the addition of vinegar and lard."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 single crusts
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 2/3 cups lard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together water, egg, and vinegar. Pour into lard mixture and stir until dough is thoroughly moistened and forms a ball. Divide into 4 portions and wrap tightly. Use dough within three days or freeze.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 156 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2004 by BARB MAXWELL   view full review
I bake pies weekly for a group of veterans, and I was curious about this crust. I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by NAN C   view full review
This is the best recipe ever... it is the same one my grandma used to use and I was so glad I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by RLACKEY   view full review
My grandma always told me practice makes perfect when it comes to most things especially pie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2004 by k. treat   view full review
This was my first attempt at a home made crust. Thank you Molly. I used Crisco's butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JOE HYLKEMA   view full review
I doubled this recipe and made several pies for a meeting I had. This was my FIRST TIME...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2004 by DKNOE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Do NOT substitute anything in this recipe, it's perfect as is! This is the crust my Mom was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by JMSJMS   view full review
My Sister-in-law gave me this recipe about a year ago.It always turns out. I make it often for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by Ms. Martin   view full review
I'm not sure why mine was so different. I've never had a problem with a crust, but I haven't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by Connie   view full review
Great crust. Flaky, pretty easy to work with......will use this a lot.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2005 by PHOCH   view full review
This is the best recipe and its easy too. I have always used bought crusts till now. I did...

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