Flaky Pie Crust

Step 1

In a large bowl combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

Mix Flour and Salt

Then add your cold cubed butter and lard to the flour mixture.

Add Butter and Lard

Step 2

Sometimes I use a pastry cutter or my clean fingers to use a to incorporate the pieces of butter and lard into the flour. You want to mix the butter in until you get pea-sized amounts of butter left.

Rub together

Step 3

Add all of the ice-cold vodka and 3 teaspoons of ice-cold water. I use a butter knife or fork to cut the liquid in, you want the dough to be moist and just come together. Not wet.

Add Water, Vodka and Mix

Step 4

Shape into a ball then, gently shape into a disc shape, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours.

Shape and Chill

Step 5

Once chilled you can roll out your pie disc. Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin, for a 9-inch pie plate roll your disc into a 12-inch-ish circle, approximately 1/8 inch

Roll

Step 6

Place the dough in a pie dish by rolling the pie dough over the rolling pin and then unrolling into the dish.

Place in Dish

Step 7

Then use the back of your finger to gently press the pie dough into the pie plate. Fold the remaining dough (hanging over the edge) over itself and press together to create a finished edge.

Roll

Step 8

Use a fork and press flat down on crust for an easy design or use your two knuckles to crimp it.

Roll

Step 9

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