Quick and Easy Flaky Pie Crust
Layers of wafer-thin, crispy flakes are what makes a flaky pastry. And making a Flaky Pie Crust usually takes a lot of time and effort. So if you are short of time and looking for a short-cut then here is one. Perfect for meat pies, fruit and berry pies, and quiche.
Servings: 2 Crusts
Calories: 1474kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour - sifter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lard (or shortening or butter) - cut into pieces and chilled
- 6 tablespoons ice water (optional) - with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Sift flour and salt, cut in chilled lard with a knife until particles are like small peas, not too small or the crust will be crumbly.
- Gradually sprinkle the ice-cold water, while tossing lightly with a fork, to form a ball.
- Chill to make for easier handling and give the fat time to firm up again before rolling. Divide into equal parts and roll into 2 crusts.
- Bake pies with custard or uncooked fruit filling in a hot oven, 425°F/220°C for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350°F/175°C or as required by the recipe for your pie.
Nutrition
Calories: 1474kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 104g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 7.3mg