Pastry Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour in bowl; cut lard into flour, using a pastry blender until mixture is the size of small peas.
2. 2
   Place egg, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a glass measuring cup.
3. 3
   Add enough water to equal 1/2 cup.
4. 4
   Pour liquid into flour mixture and toss lightly just to moisten.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half and form into 2 balls; freeze 1 ball for future use and refrigerate 1 ball for 1/2 hour.
6. 6
   Roll out dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan; trim.
7. 7
   Roll out remaining dough.
8. 8
   Cut for top crust.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden, at 400°.