Raised Hare Pie

A good raised hare pie was usually eaten to celebrate the feast of the pagan goddess of spring whose name was Oestre and her symbols of fertility were the egg and the hare. Ring any bells? Christianity steals most things and the hare has now become the Easter bunny. There are still parts of the country where the tradition continues so here is a recipe for you to honor her, too.

Many people are daunted by the thought of raising a hot water crust, it is like so many things in life, un