FLAKY PASTRY

Flaky Pastry image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Sift flour and salt together. Cut shortening and butter into 1/2-inch cubes, and toss with the flour until cubes are coated.
With the hands, crumble butter and shortening into the flour. Continue until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Add water a little at a time, and mix until dough comes together into a ball. Knead on a lightly floured board to mix thoroughly.
Chill for 30 minutes before rolling out.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams