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Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups sifted flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup shortening
  • 14 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Method

  • Combine flour and salt in bowl.
  • Add shortening or butter and blend with fork, pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture is fairly coarse.
  • Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, gently mixing dough after each addition until dough forms a ball.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out for desired use.
  • Note: Dough can also be prepared in food processor.
  • Use the pulse button just until it starts to pull away from the sides.
  • Be very careful not to overwork the dough.