Super Quick Hot Water Pastry

Ingredients

• 500 g plain flour (i.e. 2 cups, preferably wholemeal)
• 150 ml oil or melted fat or melted lard or melted butter
• 200 ml boiling water
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. 1

   Place flour in mixing bowl, make a well in the center.

2. 2

   Put oil and hot water in cup or jug and pour onto flour.

3. 3

   Mix well until all flour is incorporated. The dough should be quite pliable.

4. 4

   Allow to cool a little until you can comfortably handle it, but make sure to use while warm.

5. 5

   Roll out on floured surface and use immediately.

6. 6

   For Vegetarian omit animal fat or Lard.

7. 7

   For Vegan omit Animal Fat, Lard or melted butter and use only oil.