Martha Daul's Easy Hot Water Pie Crust

This unique “hot water crust” is known for being incredibly tender and easy to roll out without cracking.

Author

Martha Daul

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
3/4 Cup	Crisco
1/4 Cup	Boiling Water
1 Tablespoon	Milk
2 Cups	Flour
1 Teaspoon	Salt

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Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the Crisco with a mixer until fluffy.
2. Carefully add the boiling water and milk to the whipped Crisco and stir until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt.
4. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until a ball of dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half out between two sheets of wax paper to fit your pie pan.

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Note

This type of crust is known as a “hot water crust.” It is very pliable and easy to work with, making it great for beginners.

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