Recipe Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry (Pie)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup lard
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
• Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth.
• Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out.
• Pastry is easier to work with when chilled.
• Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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