Flaky Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    444 calories; 25 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 2 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 516 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Sift flour and salt together. Cut shortening and butter into 1/2-inch cubes, and toss with the flour until cubes are coated.
2. With the hands, crumble butter and shortening into the flour. Continue until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. 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.
4. Chill for 30 minutes before rolling out.

45 minutes