Egg Yolk Pie Crust
A flaky, tender egg yolk pie crust perfect for sweet or savory pies, offering rich flavor and delicate texture, ideal for home bakers seeking versatile pastry.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in lard until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Place egg yolks in a cup.
- Fill the cup with water to three-quarters full.
- Pour the water slowly into the flour mixture while stirring with a fork.
- Mix until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough as usual.
- Use to line pie pans. Can be frozen after rolling and before baking.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
521
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
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).