This recipe will produce approximately 300g of home made pastry which may be used in preference to puff pastry.

INGREDIENTS

200g Plain Flour
75g Butter, Margarine or Benecol
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
3 Teaspoons of Distilled Clear Malt Vinegar
3 – 4 Tablespoons of Water

SUGGESTED PANS AND DISHES

1 Medium Sized Mixing Bowl
1 Small Plate
30cm Cling Film

PREPARATION

Mix flour and salt in bowl.

Add cold butter, margarine or benecol to bowl in small quantities and rub by hand to create a uniform crumbly mass.

Add water and vinegar.

Mix briskly to create a soft dough, if necessary, adding a little more flour ( Do not knead ).

Flatten mixture and place on small plate.

Cover with cling film and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.