Nathan's Never Fail Pastry
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Comments (9)John, you don't need a receipt. They were made in China to be sold only in the WalMart stores. I didn't have a receipt either so they gave me the $50.00 refund via a gift card instead of cash back. Ty, here is the pie crust recipe which was from SharoncB: NATHAN'S NEVER FAIL PASTRY ********************************** These quantities make enough pastry for 3 double-crust pies or 3 1/2 dozen tart shells - muffin size. 5 cups flour 1 teasp salt 2 teasp baking powder 1 lb (454 grams) Tenderflake lard 2 teasp white vinegar 1 egg - slightly beaten. Add water to vinegar and egg to make 1 cup 1) Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in lard until crumbly (using two knives.) 2) Add liquid and mix gently with hands. (I use a fork to help me here.) Roll into a ball. 3) Roll out amount needed on a floured board. Refrigerate or freeze remainder. I use the food processor instead of by hand. I also chill a bit before rolling out. I rolled this out paper thin and it still didn't tear apart. You can roll out six circles for pies then freeze them and you'll have them whenever you need them....See MorePie Crust Success
Comments (8)kayjones, it's a recipe that's been posted here by SharonCB, it's become my favorite and there are many threads about it. It's so easy to handle, I roll it out without even chilling it and it still handles beautifully, and it's nice and flake-y. I sometimes use half butter and half shortening, or even all shortening, although I really like lard the best. All ways work well... NATHAN'S NEVER FAIL PASTRY ********************************** These quantities make enough pastry for 3 double-crust pies or 3 1/2 dozen tart shells - muffin size. 5 cups flour 1 teasp salt 2 teasp baking powder 1 lb (454 grams) Tenderflake lard 2 teasp white vinegar 1 egg - slightly beaten. Add water to vinegar and egg to make 1 cup 1) Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in lard until crumbly (using two knives.) 2) Add liquid and mix gently with hands. (I use a fork to help me here.) Roll into a ball. 3) Roll out amount needed on a floured board. Refrigerate or freeze remainder. Source: 'I've GOT To Have That Recipe' Doubleday Canada - Victoria, B.C. 1986 sharoncb's tip: After step two I often put it in the fridge for an hour to make it firmer and easier to roll out. Annie...See MoreHelp! Need Pie Crust Recipe
Comments (22)Lars, I am going to have to try that one... too interesting not to, lol.. I buy cottage cheese to have on hand for a childhood comfort food of spaghetti and cottage cheese, so next time I'll buy a large container and try it. I'll report back. I like the Nathans crust, and that perfect butter crust that Terri posted is about what I usually do. I don't usually use a recipe since I've made so many pies, often in large numbers. That crust that uses 5#'s of flour is a good one too. I love oatmeal so I'm going to have to try Ann's Maple Oat one too. We picked up a bunch of apples today at the heritage farm, and I think that would be good with them. Thanks for posting it Terri. The only one I don't care for is the one that uses vodka. I've tried it a couple times and just didn't care for it. Didn't care for the taste and texture could have been better. I drink vodka, so the taste shouldn't have been a problem, lol. I do better winging it.. smiles. Those pie crust pinwheels were made with the last of that crust I had frozen. I didn't even like it used as that but luckily Christy liked them. Wasn't my technique, since I have no trouble with a light hand anyplace else, plus I made it twice, had to give it a good chance. But, hey, that's what this place is about. Not everyone will like every recipe....See MoreMaking pastry with home rendered lard
Comments (12)Madonna, for you I'll also pray for no snow, so you can get to your DH without any driving issues. Dave, my mechanic/son-in-law assures me that if your vehicle runs OK, just ignore the light until you can conveniently deal with it. It can be anything from the gas tank cap not being on tight to a loose wire in the radio. If it runs OK, just go see DH and get to the Jeep repair when you can. I was hoping you would get to go south, but with DH in the hospital, I guess that's on hold. (sigh) You'll both be in my prayers, stay strong, I'll be thinking of you. I really like the Nathan's Never Fail pastry recipe, but that other poster was having such an issue with home rendered lard that I decided to haul out the most basic recipe I had, one that specifically called for lard, and use it. The recipe actually made enough for three crusts, as I tend to roll my pastry somewhat thin, so I have an extra in the fridge right now. Maybe coconut cream... LindaC, you're right, I'm not worried about my driving, I'm worried about everyone else's, snow or not. And don't even get me started on those people who need to be talking on the phone or texting while driving, and can't even get through the pharmacy drive-thru without holding up the line behind them because they're busy texting instead of watching where they're driving! As for the pie crust, I usually don't measure the fat very carefully, I plop it in. About half a pint jar of lard in the fridge? That's probably a cup, or at least it's close enough, LOL. I remember Grandma used to use a two cup measure, add a cup of water then fill with lard to the 2 cup line. She'd then use some of the water for the crust, and didn't have a greasy measuring cup to wash because the fat floated in the water, so I know she was more careful than me! Annie...See Moreflowers101
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