Hot Water Pie Crust II

This recipe yields a tender, flaky pie crust every time. Flour, shortening, hot water, cornstarch, vinegar, and milk will help you do the trick. The dry ingredients are stirred into the liquid ingredients and the dough is rolled between sheets of waxed paper. This recipe yields two double crusts.

• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ cups shortening
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• ½ cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine shortening, vinegar, and milk. Pour in hot water and whip until mixture is smooth.n

Step 2

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.n