Ready Pie Crust

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A versatile and flaky pie crust made with lard and flour, providing rich flavor and tender texture, perfect for sweet or savory pies suitable for home bakers and chefs.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lard
  • 6 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the lard, flour, and salt together using a pie crust blender or pastry cutter in a large bowl until crumbly and evenly combined.
  2. Form the mixture into a dough, wrap in plastic wrap or store in a covered container, and refrigerate.
  3. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling out and using for pie crusts.
  4. The prepared pie crust can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

317 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690mg 100% DV
Potassium 28.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 23.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 9.8mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

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

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