Easy No-Fail Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.67 cups lard
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Cut in lard until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Whisk water, egg, and vinegar together in another bowl; add to dry ingredients and stir until dough is thoroughly moistened and forms a ball.

3. 3

   Divide dough into fourths; roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a disk.

4. 4

   If using immediately, roll each disk on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie pan, then bake as directed in your recipe.

5. 5

   If using later, wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to three days, or place wrapped disks in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.