BOILING WATER PASTRY

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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe when I got married 20 years ago as a 'no fail' pastry. Add up to a half cup more cake flour if necessary.

Provided by phaylock

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shortening
½ cup boiling water
1 pinch salt
2 cups cake flour

Steps:

  • Place shortening in a heat-proof bowl. Pour in boiling water and whip mixture until creamy.
  • Mix together salt and flour in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture. Stir until pastry stops sticking to sides of bowl. Refrigerate pastry before rolling out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Kiana Agostini
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my boiling water pastry turned out really tough. I'm not sure if I overcooked it or what.


kingprezz mncube
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This boiling water pastry is a great way to make a quick and easy pie crust. It's also very versatile, and can be used for a variety of different pies and tarts.


Chase Pennells
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I made this boiling water pastry for a pie crust, and it was amazing! The crust was flaky and delicious, and it held up perfectly in the oven.


Enterr24 Episode
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This boiling water pastry was just what I was looking for. It was easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Kashif best
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I was really impressed with this boiling water pastry. It was so easy to make, and it turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


HATIL Bogura
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I've tried a lot of different pastry recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


iAm. Loyaltee
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I'm not a huge fan of pastry, but this boiling water pastry was actually really good. It was light and flaky, and it didn't have that heavy, greasy feeling that some pastries do.


simin bandroomi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's always turned out perfectly.


Impano Belinda Sandra
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I'm always looking for new pastry recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. I can't wait to try it out!


Janie Armour
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I made this boiling water pastry for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


Siddiqullah Daoud
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and a few steps, but the results are amazing. Thanks for sharing!


Goj Nobi
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This was my first time making boiling water pastry, and I was really pleased with the results. The pastry was easy to work with and turned out flaky and delicious.


Super Midoriya
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I've made this boiling water pastry several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect pastry for pies, tarts, and turnovers.


Muhammad Usman Bashir
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This recipe is a must-try for any pastry lover! The boiling water creates a unique texture that is both crispy and chewy. I highly recommend it.


Mohammod Shorif yddin
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I was a bit skeptical about boiling the pastry dough, but it turned out perfectly! The pastry was light and airy, and it held together beautifully. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Jorge Montoya
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This boiling water pastry recipe was a game-changer for me! The pastry was incredibly flaky and delicious, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be using this recipe again and again.