Hot Water Pastry – a delicious recipe with shortening, boiling water, flour, baking soda, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Put shortening in a medium bowl and boil the water.
2
Pour water over shortening and blend till all the water is absorbed and the mixture is smooth.
3
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.
4
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.
5
If you do not use all the dough it can be kept in the fridge for about a week or so or even frozen.
6
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.
7
Follow instructions for double crust fruit pies when using those recipes.
593
kcal
Calories
31
g
Fat
68
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1/2 cup boiling water, 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.
Yes, Hot Water Pastry falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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