Short Crust Pastry Recipe

Ingredients

500g strong flour

5g baking powder
5g salt
250g lard
250ml approx cold water

Method 

Cut the cold lard into small pieces.  Using a mixer on speed number 1, bring the lard, flour, salt and baking powder to a fine breadcrumb texture.  Slowly add the water (you may not need it all) to form a soft dough, do not over mix.  Wrap in Cling Film and store in the fridge until needed.

 

Bon Appetit