Flaky Pastry Dough

Method 6 steps

1. 1

   Divide the butter into four equal pieces.

2. 2

   Cut one butter piece into the flour with a knife.

3. 3

   Mix in just enough water to make a dough.

4. 4

   Roll the dough.

5. 5

   Flake the dough with part of the butter.

6. 6

   Flake until all the butter is in.

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