Pastry Mix *

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and salt; blend in lard.
2. 2
   Store in covered container in a cool place.
3. 3
   Use 1 cup of mix for each crust.
4. 4
   Add just enough water to hold dough together.
5. 5
   For a very flaky crust, divide fat in half.
6. 6
   Cut in the first half of fat until mixture is as fine as meal.
7. 7
   Cut in the remaining fat until mixture is crumbled to the size of peas.
8. 8
   This recipe makes 11 cups of mix.