Awsome Tarts and Pie Pastry....Tasty Flakey..tender..

Submitted by Chef Reg Jones

"This recipe is so easy to make with outstanding results.....Its similar to the recipe on the bottom of the Tenderflake box..You wont be disappointed with this one."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24 30
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 5 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1⁄3 cups tenderflake lard
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup ice water

directions

1. In a large bowl or food processer place the flour and salt.
2. Add the lard -- till it resembles small peas and some coarse pieces.
3. In a measuring cup beat the egg with the vinegar.
4. All enough ice water to make 1 cup.
5. Add to flour mixture a bit at a time,just enough to make dough come together.
6. Once that's done ,empty onto floured covered surface.
7. Divide into 3 balls.Wrap with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator 30 minutes.
8. Take out a let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
9. Roll out to a thickness of 1/8.
10. use a cup or mug to cut out 4 inch circles.
11. In muffin pans --.
12. bake 350,depending on what your making.
13. This recipe will make 24-30 tart shells or 3 9 inch double pie shells.