HOT WATER PASTRY

Preparation Method :

• Put the lard in a saucepan with 200ml hot water and heat it gently until the lard melts.
• Bring to the boil, remove from the heat and beat the seasoned flour to form soft dough.
• Beat the egg yolk into dough, cover the dough with a damp cloth and leave to rest in a warm place for atleast 15 minutes.
• Do not allow the dough to cool.
• Roll out the pastry and pat two-thirds of it into the base and sides of the pie tin.
• Distribute it evenly to leave space for the pie filling.
• Use the remaining pastry for the lid.