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Best-Ever Pie Crust

This foolproof recipe for a best-ever pie crust is an essential addition to any home baker’s repertoire. Achieving a truly flaky, golden finish relies on using chilled fats and minimal handling, resulting in a shortcrust pastry that melts in the mouth. The combination of butter for flavour and lard for texture creates a versatile base that works beautifully for both sweet tarts and savoury vegetarian pies.

Whether you are preparing a seasonal vegetable galette or a classic fruit pie, this dough provides a reliable, sturdy structure that remains light and crisp after baking. The recipe makes enough for two crusts and can be prepared up to three days in advance, making it a practical choice for busy weekends or festive hosting.

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Ingredients for Best-Ever Pie Crust

  • 325g unbleached plain flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 110g (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 120ml chilled lard or frozen nonhydrogenated solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 80ml (or more) ice water

How to make Best-Ever Pie Crust

Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter and lard; using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add 80ml ice water and mix with fork until dough begins to clump together, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough together. Divide dough in half; flatten each half into disk. Wrap each disk in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. If necessary, soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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