Super Quick Hot Water Pastry
Discover the ultimate shortcut to a perfectly buttery, pliable pastry with this Super Quick Hot Water Pastry recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes, this fuss-free dough combines all-purpose flour, salt, and a blend of melted unsalted butter and lard for a rich, flaky texture that’s ideal for savory creations like pork pies or hearty chicken pot pies. The secret lies in the hot liquid mixture, which makes the dough incredibly easy to handle and shape, even for beginners. There's no need for chilling—with a brief rest, it's ready to roll and bake to golden perfection. Perfect for time-sensitive cooks or anyone craving a homemade touch to their pie dishes, this classic hot water pastry promises convenience and foolproof results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Lard (or vegetable shortening)
- 120 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the water, unsalted butter, and lard over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the fats are completely melted and the mixture just begins to simmer. Remove from heat as soon as it starts to bubble lightly.
Quickly pour the hot liquid mixture into the flour and salt. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until the mixture comes together into a soft dough.
Once the dough is cool enough to handle (but still warm), transfer it to a clean surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before using.
Roll out the dough to your desired thickness and use it to line pie tins or create pastry lids as needed. This pastry is perfect for savory pies like pork pies or chicken pot pies.
Note: This pastry is best baked immediately after assembling your pie. Follow your pie recipe's baking instructions for time and temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
