Idiot Proof Classic Pie Crust Recipes

LUCIE'S 7-UP PIE CRUST (IDIOT PROOF PASTRY RECIPE)

Steps:

• Cut lard into flour until it is the consistency of coarse oatmeal.
• Add 7-up and mix thoroughly.
• Place in fridge for approximately one hour.

IDIOT-PROOF BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• mash bananas with a potato masher, don't use a blender, it gets too runny. add everything else and mix well.
• pour into a greased loaf pan (you could probably use muffins tins and bake for less time, haven't tried).
• bake at 350f for about an hour or until knife inserted comes out clean, remember it will firm up a little while cooling.

IDIOT PROOF CLASSIC PIE CRUST RECIPE

Steps:

• Put the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Pulse briefly to combine. Add the butter and shortening, pulse just until coarse crumbs form, about 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice and ice water. Pulse just until moist crumbs form. Turn the dough onto a work surface and gently shape it into 2 equal disks about 4 or 5 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.