Alan's Pie Crust Recipe
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Alan's Pie Crust

By: Alan Oldham 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 crusts
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by ANNIEBGOOD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I found this recipe to be very good but, it was a little crumbly and I had a hard time rolling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by CARL MILITO   view full review
I tried your "pie crust recipe" back on 10/01/02 .It came out EXCELLENT ,I now use it on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
I've always heard that a pie crust made with lard is exceptionally flakey. I had wanted to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved the butter/lard combination that made this both flavorful and flaky. I made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2007 by Sari C.   view full review
What a great pie dough. The only thing I did differently was I cut in the butter/lard with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by CORN656   view full review
i have tryed great-great grandmom's and great grandmom's and down the line to myself and many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by KATIE BIRD   view full review
GRRRRRREAT!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by solsister8   view full review
I love this recipe. It's easy and pretty close to perfect.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2005 by Jessica M.   view full review
This is the only recipe I use for pie crust or pastries. It is a no fail crust!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by GREATBRITUS   view full review
I have tried many recipes for pie crust, this one is easy and a great pastry to work with!

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