Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 2 1/2 cups flour (- sifter)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lard (or shortening or butter) (- cut into pieces and chilled )
- 6 tablespoons ice water ((optional) - with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar)
Instruction
- Sift flour and salt, cut in chilled lard with a knife until particles are like small peas, not too small or the crust will be crumbly.
- Gradually sprinkle the ice-cold water, while tossing lightly with a fork, to form a ball.
- Chill to make for easier handling and give the fat time to firm up again before rolling. Divide into equal parts and roll into 2 crusts.
- Bake pies with custard or uncooked fruit filling in a hot oven, 425°F/220°C for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350°F/175°C or as required by the recipe for your pie.
