Flaky Butter Pie Crust

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 2/3 cup cold lard
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water

Directions

  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. 2
    Add the butter and lard and work it in your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3
    Add the water, a little at a time, using your hands until the dough comes together in the palm of your hand.
  4. 4
    Do not over work the dough.
  5. 5
    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place on a lightly floured surface.
  7. 7
    Roll out the dough to desired thickness

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