HOT WATER PASTRY

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This is a recipe from an old dutch cookbook. It works out so well.You can use lard or shortening. I suppose you can also use butter too, although I have not tried that yet.

Provided by Elaine H

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 2-3 pie shells, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup boiling water
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put shortening in a medium bowl and boil the water.
  • Pour water over shortening and blend till all the water is absorbed and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the flour,salt and baking soda.I put the soda and salt in the first cup of flour and mix in one cup at a time in case you don't need all of the flour. Usually you do.
  • Once it is mixed and in one large ball, you can then cut this down to 3 individual balls of dough, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. If you want a larger pie crust, just do 2 balls of dough.
  • If you do not use all the dough it can be kept in the fridge for about a week or so or even frozen.
  • Bake these pie crusts up as you would any others. I usually bake them at 350-400 for 12-15 minutes, or till golden brown.
  • Follow instructions for double crust fruit pies when using those recipes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Sodium 303.9, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.8

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