An Economical Paste for Covering Meat Pies

Ingredients

• 6 oz. dripping
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 lb. flour
• Cold water
• Salt

Directions

1. Rub the dripping into the flour, salt, and baking powder with your fingertips until well combined.

2. Add enough cold water to form a thick paste.

3. Knead the paste quickly on a lightly floured surface.

4. Roll it out to about ½ inch thick with a rolling pin.

5. Wet the edges of the dish and place strips of paste around the edges as a foundation for the cover.