Classic Lard Two-Crust Pie Pastry Recipe
October 29, 2025 • 0 comments
This classic and easy lard pie crust recipe is the way pie crust should be made, with simple, natural ingredients.
adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234976/classic-lard-two-crust-pie-pastry/
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Ingredients
- (2 cups) All purpose flour
- (1 Tsp) Salt
- (5 tbsp, or as needed) ice water
- (2/3 cup) Rendered Pork Lard
Directions
- Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in lard with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending gently with a fork or pastry blender until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl.
- Divide the dough in half and shape flattened rounds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
