BEST-EVER PIE CRUST
I use lard for my crusts because I love the rich flavor and short texture, but an all-butter dough results in an even flakier crust, should you choose to substitute more butter for the lard here.
Provided by Toni Tipton-Martin
Categories Dessert Pie Pastry Butter Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Tree Nut Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield makes enough for two 9-inch pie crusts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To make the dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Sprinkle half of the butter and lard over the flour and use your fingertips, a pastry blender, or two knives to cut and mix until the mixture resembles large peas. Sprinkle in the remaining butter and lard and cut and mix to coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the dough with ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and use a fork to lightly mix until the dough just comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Gather the dough into a ball. Divide the ball in half. Press into two 1-inch-thick discs and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling, or freeze for later use.
- To blind-bake (prebake) the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Drape the dough over the rolling pin or fold it into quarters and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Press the pastry evenly into the pan, without stretching to fit. Trim the edges and crimp decoratively, as desired. Prick the crust all over with the tines of a fork. Cut parchment paper to fit the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan. Line the pie shell with the paper. Pour in pie weights, uncooked rice, or dried beans to cover the bottom and sides of the crust. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove the paper and weights and bake the crust 5 minutes longer for a partially baked crust, or 10 minutes longer for a fully baked crust, until it looks dry and crisp.
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Paras Kapar
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this pie crust recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The crust turned out perfectly and my pie was a hit.
Teshala Piyumi
[email protected]I used this pie crust recipe to make an apple pie, and it was the best apple pie I've ever had! The crust was so flaky and delicious, and it really made the pie shine.
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[email protected]This pie crust recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds my filling perfectly.
Tanjimul Hamim
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes before, but this one is by far the best! The crust was perfectly golden brown and flaky, and it held my filling perfectly.
abubaker safi
[email protected]I was so impressed with this pie crust recipe! The crust was so flaky and buttery, and it held my filling perfectly. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
cooky kyoo
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! I've never had a pie crust turn out so flaky and delicious. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Linda Maris
[email protected]I love that this pie crust recipe uses butter instead of shortening. It gives the crust a much richer flavor.
Ariyan khan obidur
[email protected]I've made this pie crust recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect crust for any type of pie, and it's so easy to make.
Asereht taiugnam Etapalag
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! The crust is so flaky and flavorful, and it's perfect for any type of pie.
Gaby Flores
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this pie crust recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The crust turned out perfectly and my pie was a hit.
Peprah Christiana
[email protected]I used this pie crust recipe to make an apple pie, and it was the best apple pie I've ever had! The crust was so flaky and delicious, and it really made the pie shine.
loveday Ebuka
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds my filling perfectly.
Bree Marshall
[email protected]I've been looking for a good pie crust recipe for ages, and I finally found it! This recipe is easy to follow and the crust turns out perfectly every time.
Wolf
[email protected]I was so impressed with this pie crust recipe! The crust was flaky and buttery, and it held my filling perfectly. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Srabony Akter
[email protected]I love that this pie crust recipe uses butter instead of shortening. It gives the crust a much richer flavor.
SK. Rabbi.
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect crust for any type of pie.
Oragudosi chinedu3
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker, and this pie crust recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be using this recipe again!
Isaac Badu
[email protected]I used this pie crust recipe to make a quiche for my family, and they loved it! The crust was so flavorful and buttery, and it really made the quiche shine.
David Little
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes before, but this one is by far the best! The crust was perfectly golden brown and flaky, and it held my filling perfectly.
SOJIB SIKDER
[email protected]This pie crust was a breeze to make! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and I had a delicious, flaky crust in no time.