Rub in half a pound of butter into one pound and a quarter of flour with the hand.
Mix it with half a pint of water.
Knead it well.
Original Text
Tart Paste for Family Pies.—(No. 3.)
Rub in with the hand half a pound of butter into one pound and a quarter of flour, mix it with half a pint of water, and knead it well.