FAVORITE PIE CRUST

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The pick of the lot! This recipe was given to me many years ago by a nun who was a chef. She willingly gave me her recipe and needless to say I have never bought a pie since I got this recipe. It is never fail. The recipe is also in the company's coming cookbook---Pies. NOTE:Use this pastry for quiches, meat pies,turnovers,sausage rolls,or even small rounds.

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 single shells

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 lb lard, room temperature
1 egg
2 tablespoons vinegar
cold water, to make a cup

Steps:

  • Measure flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
  • Cut in lard until the size of tiny peas.
  • Break egg into measuring cup and beat with a fork.
  • Add vinegar and pour in enough water to measure 1 cup.
  • Pour a little at a time over flour mixture, tossing and stirring with fork until all liquid is absorbed. You may not always need all of it.
  • Shape pastry into a ball.
  • Divide into 4 flat patties.
  • Wrap and refrigerate.
  • Wrap and refrigerate.
  • Use with your favorite filling recipe.

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