Easy to Roll Pastry

Submitted by dcrosgrey

"This is the pastry recipe that my Nana and Mom have used for pies, tarts and other baking. It can be re-rolled many times without it breaking apart. Hope you enjoy it."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4-5 pie shells
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 1 lb lard
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 1⁄2 cups cake-and-pastry flour

directions

1. Mix baking powder, salt and flour in a large bowl. In another bowl, dissolve lard in boiling water. Add dry ingredients and stir well.
2. Cover with foil and refrigerate over night.