mrs. d's pie crust
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I got this recipe from a lady I took care of many years ago. She made the best pie crust. This will make 7 crusts which you can freeze. This dough can be re-rolled without getting tough.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
7 crusts
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 2 cups lard
- - dash of salt
- 1 - egg yolk
- - cold water
How To Make mrs. d's pie crust
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Step 1Combine flour and salt. Cut lard into flour/salt mixture until pea size pieces form.
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Step 2Take one egg yolk and beat in a cup. Fill cup with cold water and mix well. Add to flour mixture. It might take 1 or 2 tablespoons more water to get it all mixed. Make into 1 large ball and divide into 7 smaller balls. Flatten each ball and wrap in plastic wrap and then put in freezer bag.
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Step 3When needed, thaw crust and roll out for pie.
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