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image of unbaked pie crust brushed with beaten egg and decorated with pastry leaves and flowers
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Easy Double Pie Crust Recipe

This pie crust recipe was my English grandmother’s recipe, which she brought with her to Canada when she immigrated just after the Second World War. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: British
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Cup Measures

Instructions

  • Mix 750 grams plain flour 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1/4 tsp Shetland sea salt and 25 grams brown sugar together in a large bowl.
    step 1 how to make pie crust (1)
  • Rub in 450 grams lard with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
    step 3 how to rub lard into flour for pastry
  • Beat 1 free-range egg, lightly, in a measuring jug and add 25 ml distilled white vinegar.
    step 3 beat the egg lightly
  • Top up with enough ice-cold water to measure 250 ml.
    step 4 add water to make 250 ml
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
  • Knead until a soft, pliable dough forms.
    step 6 knead until a soft dough forms
  • Divide the dough into two discs and wrap in cling film.
  • Chill or freeze until needed.

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Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 951IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg