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pukkamum

i would just stick it in the oven as it is and call it chicken casserole serve with jackets yummy

elly2

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Ooohhh pasrty.... my strength..well i have to have one

Ignore me if you like as im sure you have all tried loads of recipes..but
pastry loves cold..so i put my bowl on the cold draining board or in the sink (less mess too)...having run cold water down the plughole first to chill

shortcrust

8oz plain flour
good pinch of salt (and some dried sage is nice)or fresh grated parmesan
2oz lard
2oz butter
mix the flour,salt, herbs,
cut the fat in with a knife... you can use your fingers for the last few bits if need be.. but its not necesssary.. the ice cold water it usualy works out roughly 2tbs to 4oz flour..so add 4tbsp...and stir in well with a knife..add more water if need be... then use your hands to bring it together...and wrap in cling film and chill for 30mins...

hope it works for you...

you can do it in a mixer but use a little less fat

many thanks for ths , i used my food procesor to make the pastry and have come to the decision it is that that stuffs up not me lol, will try doing a batch by hand sometime soon.
have decided to cheat and my wonderfull daughter(14 yrs) is making pastry as i type