Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy Recipe

Say goodbye to pie crust anxiety! This incredibly easy recipe, passed down through generations, uses boiling water to create a flawlessly flaky, tender, and crisp pie crust. Forget ice water – this 4-ingredient wonder is a game-changer for even the most intimidated bakers. Perfect for both sweet and savory pies, this recipe is surprisingly simple and delivers professional-quality results every time. Double the recipe for a double-crust 9-inch pie.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 1588.6 kcal

Protein 38g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy

Vegetable Shortening
1 cup boiling water
All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and 1 cup boiling water.
Whisk vigorously for 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and resembles sour cream.
Add 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough just barely comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat and shape it into a 3-4 inch disk.
Wrap the disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
Generously flour your work surface and the top of the dough. Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness and approximately 12 inches in diameter.
Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
Your pie shell is now ready to be filled and baked! (Bake according to your pie filling recipe.)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

Fat

149g

Carbs

47g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy?

Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy?

Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy has approximately 1588.6 calories per serving, with about 38 g protein, 47 g carbohydrates and 160 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy?

The key ingredients for Boiling Water Pie Dough Very Easy are Vegetable Shortening, Boiling Water, All Purpose Flour, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.