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General Baking

    Wholewheat shortcrust pastry

    
    115g plain wholewheat flour
    1 tsp baking powder
    pinch salt
    30g  butter
    30g lard
    1 tsp brown sugar dissolved in 1.5 tbsp water
    1 tbsp oil
    
    

    Rub the fat into the flour. Mix the oil and dissolved sugar, then sprinkle evenly over the dough and bring together. Add more water if necessary. Knead for a couple mins then rest in the fridge for 15-30mins. Bake at 200 deg C