HOT WATER PIE CRUST

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My Mom had a very, very old Hamilton Beach Mixer that came with a recipe book. In it was this pie crust recipe, I have tried the ice water crusts and found they aren't as easy to work with and don't come out as flaky.

Provided by Tamla Powers

Categories     Pies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 c flour
1/2 c shortening
1 tsp salt
1/4 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together flour, shortening, salt with a fork, or pastry blender until mixture resembles the size of small peas
  • 2. Bring water to a boil and add to mixture. Stir to incorporate.
  • 3. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and roll into a 12" circle.
  • 4. Roll dough onto rolling pin and then roll out onto pie plate. Bake as directed.

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