Hot Water Pastry

This recipe was found in a 1936 Cookbook of Refrigerated Recipes. Pastry can be baked in tart or pastry shells.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 pastry shell

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  lard
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Place lard in warm bowl, pour boiling water over it. Cream together with fork. Sift together Flour, Salt and Baking Powder. Gradually add into lard mixture. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until cold. Roll out on floured board. Bake in 450 degree oven for 12 minutes.