Boiling Water Pie Crust

17 Reviews

“My mom used this recipe quite often.” - by HAYCO

Ingredients

1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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Original recipe yields 1 double crust

Directions

Put shortening in a mixing bowl, pour boiling water over, and stir until smooth.
Measure flour, sift with salt and baking powder. Add to the shortening and water mixture, mixing only until blended. Chill before using.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
206 cal
10%

Fat
13.2 g
20%

Carbs
18.7 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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White Raven

Jul. 4, 2007

"I used butter instead of shortening and it was just what I needed for my pot pie! Add a little sweet and it would be perfect for a dessert pie too! Edited to add: I made this using shortening instead ..." See moreof butter last night and I won't do that again. It made it difficult to use/roll out. I'll make it again but I'll use butter."

BARBARAO

Dec. 27, 2003

"it is a very good crust.believe it or not. It comes out flaky and good. I used it for a pumpkin pie...." See more"

Shelia Curtis

Jan. 26, 2004

"This crust was way too crumbly. After refrigerating the dough, I had to let it warm up to even try to roll it out. I'm wondering why the recipe says to refrigerate at all, since you have to let it w..." See morearm up. I won't be using this recipe again."

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