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Hot Water Pie Crust II

By: Ruth

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

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Original Recipe Yield 2 double crusts

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 287 | Total Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by LAGRANGELADY

I've been making ice water pie crust for many years and was pretty skeptical of using hot...

Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2004 by SLMOMOF3

I LOVE this recipe! i could never make a pie crust worth eating..that is if i ever even got it...

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by pmcswife

This is THE BEST pie crust recipe EVER!!!! I have tried and failed, miserably with other...

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by zippychef

This crust tasted really good. It's a nice flaky crust that doesn't turn out to tuff. I...

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by DancingBear6

Absolutely wonderful crust! I just threw everything into my food processor and it turned out...

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by MSEATON

I was hesitant to try this recipe as it seemed so different but it turned out great! I have...

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by SEEKER2

this came out perfect...and I am the worst at pie crusts..just avoided making them after a few...

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by Neen G.

I've always had trouble when it comes to making pie crust, but not with this one. I follow...

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by Cheryl Biggs

This is the most flaky pie crust ever! I've been searching for this recipe because it's the...

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by LovetoCook

I think I have finally found a pie crust dough that works!! Finally! it can truly be "easy...

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