Country Pie Crust

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

A versatile and flaky country pie crust with a tender texture, perfect for sweet or savory pies, appealing to home bakers seeking a traditional, homemade pastry.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 pound lard
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together.
  2. Cut butter and lard into the flour mixture until it resembles crumbs.
  3. Add water (egg mixture) and mix until the dough comes away from the bowl.
  4. Sometimes you may have to add more water to achieve the right consistency.
  5. Roll out on a floured surface.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

644 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 51.8g 66% DV
Carbs 39.8g 14% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 16600.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 163.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 163.3mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 66.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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