Short Crust (for Tarts and Pies) No. 1

Ingredients

• 3-lb. Flour
• 2-lb. ATORA
• Teaspoonful Baking Powder
• Pinch of Salt

Method

1. 1

   Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, melt the ATORA, and when really hot, pour into the flour and stir well in.

2. 2

   Add about half a small teacupful of water, mix to a firm paste and roll out before it gets cold.

3. 3

   More or less water may be wanted according to the quality of the flour; if made too moist it loses its shortness and is spoiled.

4. 4

   Flour the board and pin lightly and evenly.

5. 5

   Give quickest heat at first in baking, then finish moderately.

6. 6

   Time 30 to 40 minutes, according to the thickness of crust.

As published

This recipe was extracted from The recipe book of "Atora" the good beef suet (1930) by Hugon & Co, page 12. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

SHORT CRUST (FOR TARTS AND PIES) (No. !) 3-lb. Flour. 2-lb. ATORA. Teaspoonful Baking Powder. Pinch of Salt

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.