Flaky Pastry

By doodanger

makes 3 double pie crusts (9" shells)

Ingredients

• 5 c. flour
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. lard
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• water

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few larger pieces. In a measuring cup, combine vinegar and egg. Add water to make 1 cup. Gradually add to lard mixture stirring with a fork. Gather into a ball and wrap and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use. Can also be divided into 3 individual balls to wrap.