Ingredients for - Classic Lard Two-Crust Pie Pastry

1. All-purpose flour 2 cups
2. Salt 1 teaspoon
3. Lard ⅔ cup
4. Ice water, or as needed 5 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Classic Lard Two-Crust Pie Pastry

1 . Stage

Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in lard with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2 . Stage

Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending gently with a fork or pastry blender until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl.

3 . Stage

Divide the dough in half and shape flattened rounds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.