Lard and Butter Pie Crust
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Lard and Butter Pie Crust
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This lard and butter pie crust is the flaky, tender, flavorful piecrust you've longed for but may not have had the nerve to make.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour stashed in the freezer until cold
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 13 tablespoons (6 1/2 oz) cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes
- 8 tablespoons (4 oz) cold lard cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes
- 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with metal blade, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Toss in the butter cubes and process with five 1-second pulses.
- Toss the cold lard into the processor and continue pulsing until the butter is no larger than the size of peas and the flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal, about four 1-second pulses. Dump the flour mixture into a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture. Working quickly, use a fork to fluff and mix thoroughly. Squeeze a handful of dough—if it doesn't stick together, add the remaining water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Handling the dough as little as possible, divide it into 2 balls, one slightly larger than the other. Flatten each portion of dough into 6-inch discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll each portion of dough to slightly larger than your pie plate. Carefully drape the slightly smaller portion of dough in the plate. If desired, prick the bottom crust with the tines of a fork, if desired.
- Fill with your favorite pie filling recipe, top with the remaining portion of dough and crimp the edges. Trim any excess dough that hangs over the edge. Freeze the unbaked pie for up to several weeks or transfer it to the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking according to your recipe. Originally published January 9, 2002.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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