1. Blend flour, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Cut butter into 1/2-inch cubes and add to flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut butter into dry mixture until it is the consistency of coarse meal. 2. Gradually sprinkle 3 tablespoons water over flour mixture, using a fork to work […]

Cookie Pastry: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and flour and mix until smooth dough is formed. With hands, shape into a ball and flatten into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled. Preheat oven to 350. Make pastry and roll or press dough evenly […]

Mix flour and shortening as for pie crust. Make a hole in center of mixture and add egg yolks, milk, yeast, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and dough leaves sides of bowl. Form into large balls, each just large enough to roll out at one time. Cover with wax paper and refrigerate overnight. Roll out […]