A classic recipe for a flaky, tender cobbler crust that gets its superior texture from a mix of butter and lard, with a bright hint of lemon zest.
Author
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Recipe
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 9 1/2 ounces | Flour |
| 2 1/2 tablespoons | Sugar |
| 1 tablespoon | Lemon Zest |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 4 1/2 ounces | Chilled Butter |
| 1 1/2 ounces | Lard |
| 1 to 3 tablespoons | Ice Water |
| As Needed | Frozen Fruit (for filling) |
Instructions
For the Crust
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.
- Cut the chilled butter and lard into small pieces and add them to the flour mixture.
- Pulse until the mixture gets crumbly.
- Adding one tablespoon at a time, add 1 to 3 tablespoons of ice water, pulsing until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Assembly (Inferred)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place your desired amount of frozen fruit in a 9-inch baking dish.
- Roll out the chilled dough and place it on top of the fruit.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.
Note
The recipe card is written on Powerpuff Girls (PPG) stationery. The instructions for assembling the final cobbler are not specified and have been inferred.
