Best Hot Water Crust Pastry Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield Makes 1 crust (9 ounces)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Place the butter and water in a medium-sized saucepan, and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
Meanwhile, sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle of the flour, and add the egg. Pour the hot liquid into the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to mix.
Spread the mixture out on a large plate with the wooden spoon and cool, about 15 minutes. Then wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm. Use according to the recipe you are making.
This is a simple pastry often used for meat pies. .

Hot water crust pastry image

Provided by Motategoole

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Warm a mixing bowl and sift in the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre. Heat the lard in the milk and water until just boiling. Pour into well made in flour and stir quickly until thick. Continue working by hand to form a smooth dough