The Secret to the Quintessential Canadian Pie Crust
In short: Discover why pure leaf lard is the foundation of a classic, no-fail pastry. This guide demonstrates how to achieve a perfectly flaky texture for both sweet and savory pies using traditional techniques.
This recipe focuses on creating a tender, flaky crust by utilizing 225g of frozen Pure Leaf Lard. The process involves pulsing the lard with flour until it resembles peas coated in flour before slowly introducing a liquid mixture of egg, vinegar, and cold water.
The method emphasizes precision: only enough liquid should be added for the dough to begin coming together, as you likely won't need the full 125 mL. After forming disks, the dough requires at least one hour of refrigeration to set before rolling out into two 9.5-inch deep dish shells.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How To Make And Roll Lard Pie Pastry - Pie Dough Recipe - Pie Crust Recipe - Glen & Friends Cooking
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