SHORT CRUST PASTRY

4oz. (100 gm.) plain flour
1/4 level tsp. salt
1 oz. (25 gm.) butter
1 oz. (25 gm.) white cooking fat or lard
Approx. 1 Tbsp. cold water to mix

1. Sift flour and salt into mixer bowl.
2. Cut butter and fat into small peices and add to the flour.
3. With mixer at low spead, run beaters through the ingrediants until they resemble fine breadcrumbs.
4. Using a fork, mix to a stiff paste with water.
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
6. Use as required.

David B. February 20th, 2010

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