Beef Tallow Pie Crust

Scratch made pie dough made with beef tallow and butter. This light and flaky crust is fantastic for any savory pie and has delicious flavor. 

Cook Mode

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup beef tallow
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Cooking:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in Beef Tallow and butter with a pastry cutter or two forks until crumbly and mixture resembles pea-size crumbs.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons water at a time, tossing with forks until blended and dough holds together. Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Roll dough onto lightly floured surface, into a 1/8-inch thick circle. Transfer to 9 or 10-in. pie plate. Crimp or trim edge evenly with rim. Add desired filling. 
  4. Roll remaining dough into 1/8-inch thick circle. Place over desired filling. Bake according to recipe directions.

Nutrition Information

Safe Handling Tips

Beef Checkoff