Hot Water Crust Pastry Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 75g/3 oz margarine
 150 ml/1/4 pint water
 175g/10 oz plain flour
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Egg yolk1

Directions

Heat the margarine and water together in a saucepan until the margarine has melted, then bring rapidly to the boil.
Place the remaining ingredients in the bowl and pour the hot liquid through the feed tube.
Mix to a dough, using the double-bladed chopping knife.
Turn out onto a floured board and knead lightly until smooth.
Leave to rest in a polythene bag for 30 minutes.
Use as required.
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