Flaky Pie Crust
Another one that is super easy to make and which makes 5 double crusts:
- 5 cups flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 lb. lard
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 egg – slightly beaten
- Mix flour, salt and lard together in a large bowl, using a knife to cut up the lard. Mix until the size of small peas.
- Mix water, vinegar and egg together to make at least 1 1/4 cups liquid. You may need to add a little more water if dough is too dry.
- Pour liquid into dry ingredients and mix with a fork until it leaves the sides of the bowl.
- Roll out using quite a bit of flour on the board.
- Bake at 400 for 5-8 minutes – crust only. For a single or double crust pie – bake at 400 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.