Hot Water Pie Crust
Description
This International dessert features Lard, very soft 1 teaspoon Salt, Boiling water 3 c All purpose flour. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Makes pastry for two 8 inch pies with top crusts or 2 9 or 10 inch pies without top crusts.
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Even though this is made with boiling water it makes a tender, flaky crust.
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At one stage, it looks like putty, but don't worry.
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I make it in huge amounts, cut it into wedges, and freeze it for nearly instant pies.
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This is an old, old, recipe.
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Place the lard and salt in a large bowl and
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beat a bit with a tablespoon until the lard is completely softened.
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You can also do this with an electric hand beater.
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Pour boiling water over the lard nd blend again.
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Let this mixture cool to room temperature, but stir often so water and lard won't separate.
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Stir in the flour, and form the mixture into a ball.
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If you use your hands, do it quickly.
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Chill for several hours or overnight, then
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let the cold dough sit out at room temperature for about 30 min.
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before rolling out.
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If you are preparing a shell to
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fill later or if your recipe requires a prebaked crust,
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preheat the oven to 425 F (218&# 194;°C).
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Roll out a portion of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
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Transfer the crust to a pie pan and pat it in snugly.
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Form a decorative edging along the rim and trim off the edges.
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Prick the surface of the pastry all over with a fork.
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Bake for 15 min.
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or until golden.
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Check it often and if necessary prick more to release air bubbles.
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If the crust begins to slip down the sides of the pan, pat it up with the back of a fork.
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VARIATION: For large amounts to freeze, use the proportions that follow below.
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Wrap each wedge in plastic wrap, bag it, and freeze.
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Any unused portion can be refrozen.
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To
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 240.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.7g42%
- Saturated Fat 10.4g52%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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