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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The pick of the lot! This recipe was given to me many years ago by a nun who was a chef. She willingly gave me her recipe and needless to say I have never bought a pie since I got this recipe. It is never fail. The recipe is also in the company's coming cookbook-Pies. NOTE:Use this pastry for quiches, meat pies,turnovers,sausage rolls,or even small rounds. Ingredients:
5 cups all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 lb lard, room temperature |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons vinegar |
cold water, to make a cup |
Directions:
1. Measure flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a large bowl.
2. Cut in lard until the size of tiny peas.
3. Break egg into measuring cup and beat with a fork.
4. Add vinegar and pour in enough water to measure 1 cup.
5. Pour a little at a time over flour mixture, tossing and stirring with fork until all liquid is absorbed. You may not always need all of it.
6. Shape pastry into a ball.
7. Divide into 4 flat patties.
8. Wrap and refrigerate.
9. Wrap and refrigerate.
10. Use with your favorite filling recipe.
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