egg yolk pastry

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Sep 15, 2011

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prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield Makes 3 double pie crusts or a 2-crust pie made in a jelly roll pan.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - ice cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups lard or solid crisco (regular or butter flavored)
  • 2 large egg yolks

How To Make egg yolk pastry

  • Step 1
    Combine dry ingredients; cut in lard. Place egg yolks in measuring cup and stir with a fork until blended. Stir in enough cold water to make just a cupful. Sprinkle gradually over dry ingredients; toss with fork to make a soft dough. Roll out as usual. Makes pastry for three 9-inch 2- crust pies also.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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