Flaky Pastry

2-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 tablespoons butter
4 to 5 tablespoon cold water

Sift then measure flour; resift into mixing bowl with salt. Cut in shortening with pastry blender to form fine crumbs. Cut in butter to size of small peas. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with fork. Gather into ball. Wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until required.

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