Hot Water Pie Crust I

Forget everything you 've heard about chilling your pie crust ingredients. This recipe uses boiling water and the pastry turns out flaky, manageable, and delicious. It yields two 9-inch crusts.

• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon milk
• ¼ cup boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine shortening, salt, milk and boiling water. Whip with fork until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add 2 cups flour and stir with round-the-bowl strokes until all flour is incorporated.

Step 3

Makes crust for one double crust pie.