Homemade Pie Crust with Bacon Fat

I save my leftover bacon grease in a mason jar and store it in the fridge.  I mostly use it to grease a skillet when making french toast or eggs.  I decided to try adding a bit to my pie dough in place of shortening and it came out delicious and perfectly flaky!  

Makes a double crust:

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tbl sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 5 tbl solid bacon fat
• 12 tbl butter, cut into cubes
•  5 - 6 tbl ice water

Place the flour in a food processor or large bowl and mix in the sugar and salt.  Add in the butter and bacon fat and pulse food processor or use a pastry cutter until dough resembles course sand.  Slowly add in water 1 tablespoon at a time and work dough until it comes together (may still be slightly crumbly).  Divide dough evenly into 2 pieces and form into a ball.  Wrap with plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes or until ready to use.