Sweet Pastry Dough

1. 1

   Combine the flour, sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in the butter a little, then add the shortening, work into a paste, to create a crumb, keeping the mixture light.

3. 3

   Whisk together the egg, vinegar, vanilla and water.

4. 4

   Work the mixture to a dough, use an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment if desired, I work it with a spoon, until it isn't wet, then use my hands to moisten the crumbs, with the cohesive dough, at the bottom of the bowl.

5. 5

   Remove the dough, it should not be crumbly, shake it over the bowl, if there are any crumbs left, set the pastry aside, add a few drops of water to the remaining mix, gather together, and add to the whole.

6. 6

   Rub both sides of the dough in flour before putting into a zip top bag, to chill for at least an hour before using the rest of the flour, for rolling and baking the dough.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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