Plain Flaky Pastry

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup lard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• cold water as needed

Directions

1. Divide the lard into three portions.

2. Rub one portion into the flour, add salt, and mix to a stiff paste with cold water.

3. Roll out the dough into a long piece.

4. Dot one portion of lard over the dough in small pieces, sprinkle with flour, and fold into thirds.

5. Turn the dough half round and roll out again.

6. Add the remaining lard, sprinkle with flour, fold, turn, and roll as before.

7. Set aside for 30 minutes, then roll out twice more and use as needed.