Melting the shortening into the hot water lends strength to the crust as well as giving it that tender, flaky texture.
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June is for Pastry
At long last the month of pastry and lamination has arrived! Due to some unforeseen events, April’s theme was pushed out two months to allow for time to collect the necessary supplies (e.g. flour). There are countless types and variations of pastry as plenty of regions have left their mark on the patisserie world. It …
Food of the Month 