Lucie’s 7-Up Pie Crust (Idiot Proof Pastry Recipe)
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 20
🥧 Yield: 5 Pastry Crusts
Description:
This is a foolproof pastry crust recipe, originating from Lucie’s kitchen, which delivers a delicate and flaky crust. It strikes the perfect balance, not too sweet, making it ideal for savory pies like meat pie or for complementing desserts like lemon meringue pie, where a less sweet pastry allows the flavors to shine without overpowering. This recipe yields enough pastry for 2 1/2 complete pies, ensuring there’s plenty to go around.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lard
- 1 cup 7-Up (or any lemon-lime soda)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- Start by cutting the lard into the flour until it reaches the consistency of coarse oatmeal. This step is crucial for achieving that perfect flakiness in your crust.
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Incorporate the 7-Up:
- Once the flour and lard are well combined, pour in the 7-Up and mix thoroughly. The carbonation in the soda helps to create air pockets in the dough, resulting in a light and airy crust.
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Chill the Dough:
- Transfer the dough to the refrigerator and let it chill for approximately one hour. This chilling step allows the gluten in the flour to relax and the fats to firm up, making the dough easier to work with and ensuring a tender crust.
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Roll Out the Crust:
- After the dough has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to the desired thickness. Use as needed for your pie recipes, or divide it into portions and freeze for future use.
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Bake to Perfection:
- Follow the baking instructions for your specific pie recipe, whether it’s a savory meat pie or a sweet dessert pie. Enjoy the delicious results of your homemade, foolproof pastry crust!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 336.6
- Fat Content: 23.1g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 21.6mg
- Sodium: 2.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.6g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 2.8g
Recipe Tags:
- Dessert 🍰
- Weeknight 🌙
- For Large Groups 🎉
- < 4 Hours ⏳
- Easy 🍳
Lucie’s 7-Up Pie Crust recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking to master the art of homemade pastry. With just a handful of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be able to whip up flaky, delicious crusts that will elevate any pie recipe to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your repertoire. So roll up your sleeves, dust off your rolling pin, and get ready to impress your friends and family with your newfound pastry prowess!
