Makes 450g/1lb pastry
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required
By Keith Floyd
From Floyd on Britain and Ireland
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required
By Keith Floyd
From Floyd on Britain and Ireland
450g/1lb flour
1 tsp salt
200g/7oz lard
225ml/7½oz milk and water mixed in equal proportions
1. Warm a mixing bowl and sift in the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre.
2. Heat the lard in the milk and water in a saucepan over a medium heat until just boiling. Pour into the well in the flour and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until thick.
3. Continue working by hand to form a smooth dough. Use now in your recipe as directed.