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grandma's pie crust from scratch

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Recipe by
Shelley Teller
@stellerkitchen
Pittsburgh, PA

This pie crust is just like grandma used to make. Be sure you find quality lard!

method Bake

Ingredients For grandma's pie crust from scratch

  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 6 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb
    lard
  • LIQUID INGREDIENTS
  • 1
    egg, beaten lightly
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • enough
    water to make 1 cup total

How To Make grandma's pie crust from scratch

  • 1
    Mix and sift dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Cut in lard.
  • 3
    Mix liquid ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • 4
    Slowly combine all ingredients together.
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