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NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



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There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PERFECT , NEVER FAIL PASTRY CRUST



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I used to call my MIL the "Queen of Pies" as she would serve 2 different pies EVERY night for dinner. So...when I married her son and felt that I had to make pies... I was quite intimidated by trying to keep up to her standards. This recipe gave me enough confidence that even she gave me the "nod"!!! Obviously with practice, I have got better over the years....but this recipe was very forgiving to me when I first started out making pies!!!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 small 2 crust pies or 2 large pie, 1 pie shell

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 lb shortening, chilled (Tenderflake)
1 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
ice cold water

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in the Tenderflake.
  • Mix the egg in a one cup measuring cup. Add the vinegar and fill with the ice water to 1 cup.
  • Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and incorporate into a ball -- trying to handle the dough as little as possible.
  • Chill for 1 to 2 hours in a fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2137.3, Fat 154.9, SaturatedFat 38.6, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 923.8, Carbohydrate 163.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.6

NEVER FAIL PASTRY



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Categories     Egg

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 c. sifted flour
2 1/4 c. Crisco
OR
1 1/4 c. butter + 1 c. Crisco
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 tsp. vinegar
Water

Steps:

  • Cut shortening into flour and salt mixture. Put egg and vinegar into 1-cup measure and beat with a fork. Add enough water to make 1 cup. Add liquid to flour mixture. Blend well and chill or freeze before rolling.

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