- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup boiling water
In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt.
Add shortening and mix by hand until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in boiling water until rough dough is formed.
Tip dough out onto lightly floured surface and kneed until dough is smooth; 3 - 4 minutes. Take care not to overwork the dough.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit on counter at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Calories: 1191kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 10g | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 7mg