Pastry
Ingredients
225g (8oz) plain flour
pinch salt
100g (4oz) margarine
45 ml (3tbsp) cold water
Ingredients
50g (2oz) butter
150 ml (¼pt) water
65g (2½oz) plain flour
sifted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Ingredients
225g (8oz) self-raising
flour
3 ml (½tsp) salt
100g (4oz) shredded
suet
105 ml (7tbsp) cold water
Dish: large bowl
1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into
the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly
for a few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed. If possible,
rest for 15 mins. before rolling out.
Dish: large jug
1. Place butter and water in a large jug and heat on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins. or until nearly boiling.
2. Immediately tip in all the flour and beat well until mixture is
smooth. Cool slightly.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating vigorously until mixture is
smooth and glossy.
Dish: large bowl
1. Mix together flour, salt and suet.
2. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly
for a few seconds a firm, smooth dough is formed.
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