Pie with lard
Description
A lard pie with fruit filling can be made almost every day in the summer. If the fruit is very juicy, be sure to coat the slices in starch before placing them on the dough, otherwise you will end up with a pie with a raw center.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Place the lard in a deep container and melt it in a water bath or in the microwave, then let it cool slightly.
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Step 3
Add 3 tbsp of sugar and salt to the fat, then crack in a chicken egg. Whisk everything thoroughly.
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Step 4
Add wheat flour and knead the shortcrust pastry dough.
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Step 5
Place the ball of dough in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 6
Then remove it and place it in the pan, spreading it out and up the sides.
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Step 7
Rinse the fruit in water, cut the pears into four parts, remove the seed cores, and remove the pit from the peach. Rinse and slice them. Arrange them on the dough. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Sprinkle the filling with the remaining sugar, and place the pan in the oven.
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Step 8
Bake the pie for about 40–45 minutes, keeping an eye on the edges of the dessert so they don’t burn.
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Step 9
Remove the finished baked goods from the oven, then from the pan, and let them cool; serve, dusted with powdered sugar.