Hot Water Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Pour
boiling
water
over shortening and salt and beat until smooth and creamy.
Stir in sifted flour until a smooth ball
is formed.
Cover
with waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill
until firm.
Makes
enough
for a 2-crust pie or 2 pie shells.
This pastry is easy to handle.
It can be frozen and it will keep for a week in the refrigerator.