Short Crust Pastry

Short Crust Pastry

Ingredients

1lb Flour

4oz Lard

4oz Margarine

¼ oz Salt

2 ½ oz Water

Method

Sieve flour and salt

Rub in the fats until they resemble a bread crumb consistency

Add water and mix with a knife until the dough comes together, do not knead, or over handle the dough as this will make it tough

Squeeze together to form a ball and wrap in cling film, refrigerate for at least a half hour before using to allow the dough to rest

Use as required