Hot Water Pastry for Pork Pies

How to make Hot Water Pastry for Pork Pies Recipe

Ingredients:
225g lard
250g water
500g standard plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp salt

Method:
Place lard and water in a small saucepan and bring to the boil.

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the flour and pour in warm lard mixture. Mix well to combine, until mixture comes together to form a dough.

Knead for a few minutes, then form into four 125g balls and four 30g balls. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the refrigerator overnight.