Pie Crust II

Lard and 7-up distinguish this eccentric pie crust recipe. But it all comes together perfectly: The dough rolls out easily and bakes up tender and flaky. This recipe yields four pie crusts.

• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound lard, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in lemon-lime soda until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in quarters and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.n