Pastry Crust
Pastry Crust is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 3/4 c. flour, 1/2 lb. lard, chilled, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. lemon juice and 1/2 tsp. baking powder, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Place flour in bowl; cut lard into flour, using a pastry blender until mixture is the size of small peas.
Place egg, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a glass measuring cup.
Add enough water to equal 1/2 cup.
Pour liquid into flour mixture and toss lightly just to moisten.
Divide dough in half and form into 2 balls; freeze 1 ball for future use and refrigerate 1 ball for 1/2 hour.
Roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan; trim.
Roll out remaining dough.
Cut for top crust.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden, at 400Β°.
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