This is my go-to Pie Crust Mix. Have you ever been put off the idea of baking a pie because you would have to make the pie crust first? That used to happen to me, but not anymore and I am going to share why!
Everyone knows that preparing pie crust is a messy job, so rather than doing it from scratch every time, why not follow this recipe and prepare a large batch at a time. I prepare a new pie crust mix every few weeks and I usually get six pie crusts from it. This recipe couldn’t be easier – it simply combines flour, salt, baking powder and lard.
Once prepared, I store the mix in an airtight container for up to six weeks. Then, whenever I decide to bake a pie, I take 1 1/4 cups of the mix and combine them with water. Since I started batch making my pie crust mix, the hardest thing about baking a pie is deciding what filling to use!
To make the Pie Crust Mix, you will need the following ingredients:
Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl.
Add the lard to the dry ingredients and combine.
Incorporate the lard by cutting it in until the mix resembles breadcrumbs.
Put the pie crust mix in an airtight container and store for up to six weeks.
To make a pie crust combine 1 1/4 cups of the mix with 2 1/2 tablespoons of cold water until it comes together as dough.
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and refrigerate the dough-lined tart pan for at least 30 minutes.
Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights, I used dry beans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes and then cool the pre-baked crust before adding the filling.
The lard in this Pie Crust Mix makes the flakiest pastry and having the mix to hand makes life in the kitchen a lot easier! It has changed pie making for me! If you try this recipe, please remember to leave a review below.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
