pie dough

4 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Apr 13, 2017

Great-great-grandma's recipe

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup lard
  • 2-4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • opt egg wash

How To Make pie dough

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Step 2
    Mix sifted flour and salt with lard by hand until dough forms small clumps.
  • Step 3
    Slowly add water by the spoonful until dough becomes a consistent dough that tears.
  • Step 4
    Cut dough in half. Roll dough on floured surface. Makes top and bottom crust for 8"-9" pan.
  • Step 5
    After filling bottom crust, brush edges with water or egg wash. Place top onto pie, and create seal by turning bottom edges over top edges. Brush with water or egg wash again, and pinch crust. Create vents. Brush with egg wash if desired.
  • Step 6
    Bake 45-60 minutes at 450*.

Discover More

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

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