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Boiling Water Pie Crust

SUBMITTED BY: HAYCO PHOTO BY: scotdog98

"My mom used this recipe quite often."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 double crust

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by BARBARAO
it is a very good crust.believe it or not. It comes out flaky and good. I used it for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Shelia Curtis
This crust was way too crumbly. After refrigerating the dough, I had to let it warm up to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by White Raven
I used butter instead of shortening and it was just what I needed for my pot pie! Add a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Holley Collins
I love this recipe! I have used a very similar recipe that calls for boiling water, but just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by VOXMORGAN
Other than a pain to roll out this was a good recipe MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by Aliseb
I used this for a quiche and it was tasty, but I had some trouble handling it. Next time I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by SGUERRIER
This recipe made a tender, flaky golden crust for my turkey pot pie. Definitely the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by EEGIRL
My first attempt at making homemade chicken pot pie worked thanks to this recipe and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by crescent27
I tried this recipe and found that it worked very well. In fact, I'm using it tonight for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by LUV2COOK281
very simple recipe never thought i could make a pie crust MORE

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