Easy Double Pie Crust Recipe
This pie crust recipe was my English grandmother’s recipe, brought over with her to Canada when she immigrated just after the Second World War.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- measuring jug
- Rolling Pin
- pie dish
Ingredients
- 750 grams plain flour
- 25 grams brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 450 grams lard
- 1 free-range egg
- 25 ml distilled white vinegar
- ice-cold water to make 250 ml
Instructions
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt and brown sugar together in a large bowl.
- Rub in the lard with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Beat the egg, lightly, in a measuring jug and add the vinegar.
- Top up with enough ice-cold water to measure 250 ml.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
- Knead until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two discs and wrap in cling film.
- Chill or freeze until needed.
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Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 951IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg