To make this crust still plainer, a quarter of a pound only of clarified dripping or lard may be taken, and three good teaspoonfuls of baking powder.
Method.—Make according to the directions for Short Crust.
Flaky Crust.
- Ingredients—1 lb. of flour.
- ½ lb. of butter or dripping.
- A pinch of salt.
- Enough cold water to mix the paste.
Method.—Rub one half of the butter into the flour, as for short crust.
Mix with the water, and roll it out very thinly.
Put the remainder in little pieces on the paste.
Fold in three, and then in three again.
Roll out to the size required.