Pastry for Double Crust Pie

Preparation

Refrigerator

Chill (if needed)

Ingredients

2 cups
1/2 tsp
2/3 cup
6-7 tbsp

Flour
Salt
Lard
Water (cold)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir four and salt together.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut in lard until pieces are pea size.
3. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cold water over part of the mixture.
4. Gently toss with a fork.
5. Push moistened dough to the side of the bowl.
6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 until the dough is moistened.
7. Divide the dough in half.
8. Form each half into a ball.