Duck Fat Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. Duck Fat, cold
  • 4 Tbsp. Chilled Butter, Cubed
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flower
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 6 tbsp. Ice Water

Direction

  • In a large bowl or mixer, whisk together flour and salt.
  • Add chilled duck fat and butter into flour mixture and work it in until it turns into course crumbs.
  • Add in 1 tbsp. of chilled water at a time, gently mixing until it holds together.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc to fit your pie pan. Work quickly to keep the dough cold. Transfer to the pan and trim any overhang.
  • Use duck fat pie crust in a pie recipe or in a prebaked crust. For a pre-baked crust: Prick the bottom with a fork, line with parchment, and fill with pie weights. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Apple Pie Option: Liv recommends making an apple pie with 6 cups sliced and peeled granny smith apples, ¾ cup sugar, 2 tbsp. flour, ¼ tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Mix ingredients then place onto duck fat unbaked duck fat pie crust. Bake at 400 for 45 minutes.