Effie Pearl's Pie Crust – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, sugar, lard, egg. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Stir together the flour, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add lard and cut into the flour with a pastry blender until the lard is completely incorporated into the dry mixture and it becomes pebbly.
3
Add the water and egg mixture and stir until a dough forms, making sure to incorporate all the flour/lard mixture in the bottom of the bowl.
4
Gather into a large ball, roll into a long log and cut into 4 or 5 pieces, depending upon size of pie plate.
5
Flatten each piece into a disc about 8 inches in diameter.
6
Wrap each disc tightly in wax paper, then put into freezer bag.
7
NOTE: crusts can be frozen for several months.
8
To use, remove and let thaw in the fridge.
9
Crusts should be cold when rolled out.
587
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
116
g
Carbs
18
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 cups lard (or shortening), and more.
Yes, Effie Pearl's Pie Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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