RCI-BR.006.0017.001
Hot water crust pastry
is a type of pastry used for savory pies, such as pork pie and steak and kidney pie. As it contains
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- (6 oz) flour170 g
- (6 fl oz) water170 ml
- (3 oz) lard85 g
- salt1 pinch
Method
1
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre.
2
Place the water and lard into a saucepan over low heat. When the lard has melted, bring to a boil.
3
Pour the mixture into the centre of the flour.
4
Working very quickly, mix with a wooden spoon.
5
Knead with hands to produce a smooth dough.
6
This pastry must be used while still warm; otherwise it will become brittle and hard to mould.