Short Crust Pastry
1/2 lb flour
3 or 4 oz of shortening
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Cold water & a pinch of salt
Method
Put shortening into flour and break it up with a knife, then rub lightly in till the whole looks like fine bread crumbs.
Add baking powder, mix into stiff dough with cold water.
Turn onto a floured board.
Knead lightly, until there is a smooth side underneath.
Turn up smooth side and roll out to whatever shape required.
U.295, Special Collections, UCC Library.