Perfect Piecrust using Lard -Flaky & Delicious!

Think lard is just for grandma’s kitchen? Think again! Watch as we channel old-school baking magic to create the flakiest, most delicious piecrust ever—no vegetable shortening allowed. With its rich flavor, natural simplicity, and impressive ability to create ultra-flaky layers, pork lard is the secret ingredient your pies have been waiting for. Plus, get a glimpse of real life on the homestead in Ontario as we bring this timeless recipe to life. Warning: May cause cravings, envy, and a newfound appreciation for the classics. Ingredients 2.5 cups all-purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons salt 1 cup chilled lard or (1/2 lard &1/2 butter) 1/3 - 1/2 Cup ice water Directions Blend flour and salt together in food processor with a few quick pulses. Cut cold lard with a knife into cubes and then add to the flour mixture. Pulse 5-6 times until mixture resemble coarse sand. Sprinkle in water, starting with 1/3 cup, and pulse another 5-6 times in second long bursts until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl. Dump the dough into a bowl and bring it all together with your hands. Adding in the rest of the water if it seems too dry. Divide the dough in half and shape flattened rounds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. #PieCrust #FlakiestPieCrust #SweetAndSavory #HomesteadingOntario #RealLifeOnTheHomestead #OldSchoolBaking #PorkLardMagic #SavoryBakes #SweetBakes