Boiling Water Crust 2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. milk
1/4 c. boiling water
2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place shortening and milk in a large heatproof bowl.
Pour in boiling water and whisk until mixture is the consistency of heavy cream.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour and salt.
Add to shortening mixture.
Mix with a wooden spoon just until dough forms a ball.
Refrigerate before rolling out.
Makes 1 double crust (8 servings).