Before vegetable shortening became common, American families often baked with animal fats like lard and tallow. These traditional fats created flaky, tender pie crusts that became the foundation of countless family recipes. American Tallow offers a modern way to bring those time-tested baking traditions back to your kitchen.
Whether you're making apple pie, cherry pie, pot pie, or holiday desserts, this beef tallow pie crust delivers exceptional flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup chilled American Tallow
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Cut chilled American Tallow into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough begins to come together.
- Form dough into a disk and wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface and use for your favorite pie recipe.
Why Bake with Beef Tallow?
Beef tallow creates a flaky texture similar to traditional pie crusts made generations ago. Its rich flavor and excellent baking performance make it a perfect alternative to modern shortenings and seed-oil-based products.