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Hot Water Pie Crust I

By: Ann Powell

"Pie crust recipe using hot water instead of cold."

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Original Recipe Yield 2 pie crusts

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon milk
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large bowl, combine shortening, salt, milk and boiling water. Whip with fork until smooth and creamy.
Add 2 cups flour and stir with round-the-bowl strokes until all flour is incorporated.
Makes crust for one double crust pie.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 142 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2004 by TRISHIAK

I've been using this crust since I was a teenager (too many years ago to count at this point.)...

Reviewed on May 3, 2004 by RUTHLILYCAT

This recipe was great. I just dumped all the ingredients into the food processor and presto,...

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by AUNTCONNIEFOOD

This is the only piecrust recipe I have ever tried that turns out perfect and flaky each and...

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2005 by couldntboilwater

I used this recipe when my husband called and wanted dinner for 5 in an hour, I folded it over...

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by KRYSTIELYNNE

This was my first attempt at making my own crust. I had a little bit of troulbe with rolling...

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2004 by LCAROLINE

Ann: Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe! I've been using my old recipe for...

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2004 by LADY2416

This turned out flakey and light. It was the most successful pie I've made (my pie crust is...

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by ZAPATISTA234

Very easy. I used the food processor too. I halved the recipe for one crust. It turned out...

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by MRShell

Just a tip... My Mom always rolled out her pie crust (almost exactly this recipe) between...

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2004 by MADFORGOLD

Very easy and flaky. I had to add a bit more milk to make it easier to work with but taste...

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