March 1, 2024Desserts, Pies & Pastries, Recipes

Pie Crust

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This is a pie crust.

There are many like it, but this one is mine.

Pie Crust

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10

Servings 2 crusts

Equipment

Food Processor
Rolling Pin

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup lard
5 tablespoons cold or iced water

Instructions

Sift flour and salt together
Work in lard until mix is in size of small peas OR
Process in food processor until mix is in the size of small peas
Sprinkle with water a few drops at a time, working lightly with fork or processing in food processor. Add only enough water to make the pastry form a ball and hold together.
Roll out as desired

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Alex Gallegos

Hi! I’m Alex, and I am not a chef, I’ve never worked in a restaurant, and I’m not a food journalist. I’m just a regular person, just like you, who likes to make delicious food in my home kitchen using regular, everyday equipment.