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Elsie’s Pie Crust

Yields1 Serving

Mix together
 1 lb. lard
 5 - 6 c. flour
 1 tsp. baking powder
 2 tsp. salt
Mix together
 1 egg, well beaten
 2 tsp. vinegar
 1 c. cold water
 2 tbsp. brown sugar
1

Mix flour, baking powder and salt together, gently work lard into flour mixture with finger tips until you have pea size pieces.

2

Blend egg, vinegar, water and brown sugar - add to flour mix until stiff dough forms.

3

Divide into 4, shape into flat round patties, wrap in plastic or wax paper and refrigerate for 2 hours

4

Roll out on a lightly floured surface or pastry cloth.