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Hot Water Pie Crust I

SUBMITTED BY: Ann Powell

"Pie crust recipe using hot water instead of cold."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 pie crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2004 by RUTHLILYCAT
This recipe was great. I just dumped all the ingredients into the food processor and presto,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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.)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2004 by JASMINESUMMER
I had a real hard time working with the dough. I will try it again and try adding more milk... MORE

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