Flaky Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Divide butter up into four equal parts and refrigerate .
2. 2
   sieve the flour and salt together into a mixing bowl and rub in one quarter of the butter .
3. 3
   Add the water and mix to a soft dough with a round bladed knife .
4. 4
   Knead to a smooth dough ,cover and leave the pastry in the refrigerator for at least 20minutes .
5. 5
   Roll into a rectangule three times as long as it is wide and approximately 1/4 inch thick .
6. 6
   Using one quarter of butter,flake it in knobs over the upper two thirds of the pastry to within 1/2 inch of the edge .
7. 7
   Fold up the pastry by turning the bottom third up and the top third down .
8. 8
   Press the edges to form a seal .
9. 9
   Cover and rest in the refrigerator for 20minutes .
10. 10
    Half turn the pastry so fold is on the right side .
11. 11
    Roll out to an oblong and repeat the process twice more .
12. 12
    Cover and refrigerate until required .
13. 13
    makes up to 8oz .