Boiling Water Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

In bowl, combine shortening and boiling water.
Stir until shortening melts; add flour, salt and baking powder.
Chill. Makes 8-inch double crusts.