HOT WATER PIE CRUST II

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Easy, always good pie crust. Very tender. This recipe uses vinegar and cornstarch.

Provided by Ruth Uitto

Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups shortening
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup hot water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine shortening, vinegar, and milk. Pour in hot water and whip until mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, and cornstarch. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture and stir just until dough comes together. Roll out dough between sheets of wax paper. If dough is difficult to work with, refrigerate before rolling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 292.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g