Boiling Water Crust II recipe

1 servings

3/4 cup shortening

1 tablespoon milk

1/4 cup boiling water

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

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.