Hot Water Pastry

Hot water pastry is traditionally used for "raised" Pork Pies but, by replacing the lard with butter, you have a vegetarian version which is ideal for things like baked apple dumplings. The dough is suprisingly simple to make but must be used while warm.

Ingredients:

450g plain flour
175g lard
200ml cold water
a pinch of salt

Method:

1. Place the flour in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt.

2. Bring the water and lard to the boil.

3. Pour the hot liquid onto the flour and mix to a smooth dough. Use immediately.