Puff Paste
- 2 c. sifted flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. butter
- 6 Tbsp. lard
- 1/2 tsp. vinegar
- 6 Tbsp. ice water
- Sift flour and salt together into a bowl.
- Cut the cold butter and lard into 1/2-inch slices.
- Turn 1/2 of this into flour and cut in with a pastry blender.
- Add water and vinegar; blend lightly to make a stiff dough.
- Roll out in an oblong; dot it down the center with bits of butter and lard, then fold the left third over center.
- Dot this with bits of butter and lard as before, then fold right third over center.
- Turn so you have folded edges at top and bottom and roll again.
- Repeat until dough has been rolled 3 times, turning each time.
- Let rest in cool place for about 30 minutes, then treat as you would any pastry.
- This rich and flaky pastry makes a fine topping for deep dish cobblers, meat pies or creamed main dishes.
flour, salt, butter, lard, vinegar, water
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=889289 (may not work)