Category Archives: Leaf Lard

Plain Pie Crust

Posted on 08/06/2010 by Art of the Pie

I’ve made a lot of pies to arrive at the lard and butter crust I make now. Many times I’ve heard myself say that the ratio of flour to fats as well as the kind of fats must have been … Continue reading →

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To Vodka or Not To Vodka, Part 1

Posted on 11/13/2009 by Art of the Pie

I spent most of one afternoon and evening this week testing out different variations of a Vodka Pie Crust recipe. It is one that I have heard of being used successfully and as I’m very interested in testing out all … Continue reading →

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Pie Class Humor

Posted on 09/19/2009 by Art of the Pie

Photo by Van Schilperoort

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Leaf Lard

Posted on 08/19/2009 by Art of the Pie

Leaf lard is the fat that surrounds the pig’s kidneys. It is of very high quality and, when rendered, makes some of the best tasting and flakiest crusts ever! Don’t let the name lard put you off. It is lower … Continue reading →

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