Hot Water Pie Crust I

Ingredients and Weight: * All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g) * Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g) * Boiling water: 1 cup (240ml) * Butter: 1/2 cup (113g), cold and cut into small pieces * Ice water: 1/4 cup (60ml)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
3. Gradually add the boiling water to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork until a dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds, or until it is smooth and elastic.
5. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle.
6. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate and trim the edges.
7. Fold the edges under and crimp to seal.
8. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust several times.
9. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
10. Let cool before filling.

Nutritional Information: * Calories: 250 * Fat: 10g * Carbohydrates: 30g * Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics: * Flaky and buttery * Golden brown color * Versatile and can be used for sweet or savory pies

User Comments: * "This was the best pie crust I've ever made! It was so easy to work with and turned out perfectly flaky." * "I love that this crust is so versatile. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always delicious." * "This is a great basic pie crust recipe. It's simple to make and always turns out great."

Special Precautions and Tips: * Do not overwork the dough, as this will make it tough. * If the dough is too dry, add a little more water 1 tablespoon at a time. * If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour 1 tablespoon at a time. * Let the pie crust cool before filling to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.