Cookbook:Traditional Pie Crust


 * Pie Crust

This is the traditional pie crust. To ensure a flakey crust (considered desirable), you need to use lard and you need to keep the lard from melting. It's best to use a cold stone rolling pin and surface, and to generally keep everything in the refrigerator until used.

Ingredients

 * 450 g flour
 * Salt
 * 110 g lard, cut into pieces
 * Water or milk

Procedure

 * 1) Combine the flour and salt.
 * 2) Add the lard, and cut it into the dry mixture.
 * 3) Gently mix in just enough water to make a stiff dough.
 * 4) Roll out the dough in a cool place, and use in your recipe.