Rubbing In Method

'Rubbing in' is a technique where flour is rubbed into a fat to make dishes such as shortcrust pastry, crumbles and scones.

Using your fingertips, rub the flour and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs (fine or coarse, depending on the recipe).

Lift the mixture up as you rub it in so that the air going through it keeps it cool.

Shake the bowl every so often to bring the larger lumps of butter to the surface.

Video: How to do rubbing in

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