Easy Short Pastry Hint

To make a sure short pastry, use 1/3 measure of self raising flour, 1/3 measure of plain flour and 1/3 measure of butter, oil, margarine or dripping (depending on whether it is for a sweet or savoury dish). Blend the ingredients together with your fingers until they look like breadcrumbs. Squeeze in the juice of a lemon and sufficient cold water to make a soft, firm dough. Roll out into whatever shape you desire and bake in a hot (200 degrees Celsius) oven.