Boiling Water Pie Crust Recipe
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Boiling Water Pie Crust

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"My mom used this recipe quite often."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 double crust
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Put shortening in a mixing bowl, pour boiling water over, and stir until smooth.
  2. Measure flour, sift with salt and baking powder. Add to the shortening and water mixture, mixing only until blended. Chill before using.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 206 | Total Fat: 13.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by White Raven   view full review
I used butter instead of shortening and it was just what I needed for my pot pie! Add a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by BARBARAO   view full review
it is a very good crust.believe it or not. It comes out flaky and good. I used it for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Shelia Curtis   view full review
This crust was way too crumbly. After refrigerating the dough, I had to let it warm up to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Holley Collins   view full review
I love this recipe! I have used a very similar recipe that calls for boiling water, but just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by Aliseb   view full review
I used this for a quiche and it was tasty, but I had some trouble handling it. Next time I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by SGUERRIER   view full review
This recipe made a tender, flaky golden crust for my turkey pot pie. Definitely the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by VOXMORGAN   view full review
Other than a pain to roll out this was a good recipe
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by crescent27   view full review
I tried this recipe and found that it worked very well. In fact, I'm using it tonight for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2011 by cookiemonster   view full review
never use again not my favourite pie crust ive used
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by LUV2COOK281   view full review
very simple recipe never thought i could make a pie crust

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