Home Pastry Mix

• 2 lb (900 g) plain flour
• 2 level teaspoons salt<

Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a palette knife, blend the butter and cooking fat on a plate and add in pieces to the sifted flour. Rub in with the fingertips and cut through the mixture several times with a table knife. Spoon into a polythene bag and tie tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

To use: Remember shortcrust pastry has half as