Flaky Butter Pie Crust

A buttery, flaky all-purpose pie crust made with a blend of cold butter and lard for maximum flakiness and flavor — yields two 9-inch pie crusts.

AmericanVegetarianEasy40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
16
  • 3 0.3 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup cold butter
  • 0.7 cup cold lard
  • 4 0.5 tbsp ice water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add butter and lard. Work in with your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Add ice water a little at a time, mixing with hands until dough comes together. Do not overwork.

  4. 4

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove and place on lightly floured surface. Roll out to desired thickness. Yields two 9-inch pie crusts.

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