posted by Lisa UK 11-05-102 8:55 AM
Betty Webb in Canada
Can't Fail Flaky Pastry
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb. Tenderflake lard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 egg, slightly beaten
Cold water
Combine flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal with a few larger pieces.
In a measuring cup, combine vinegar and egg. Add water to make 1 cup. Gradually add to lard mixture, stirring with a fork.
Gather into a ball, wrap and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Yield 6 pie shells or 3 double crust pies.
Note- Divide and wrap in 5 or 6 balls to freeze, and aren't using all immediately.