Hot Water Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. hot water
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening

Preparation

Sift flour and measure 2 cups.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder; sift.
Add shortening to 1/3 cup boiling water and stir until smooth.
Then add to flour and stir until blended; roll in waxed paper and chill slightly before rolling into pie crust.
(Makes two 8-inch crusts.)