Farmer, Fannie Merritt. Columbia Encyclopedia World Factbook American Heritage Coll.
Cold water Wash the butter, pat and fold until no water flies.
Reserve two tablespoons of butter, and shape remainder into a circular piece one-half inch thick, and put on floured board. Work two tablespoons of butter into flour with the tips of fingers of the right hand. Moisten to a dough with cold water, turn on slightly floured board, and knead five minutes. Cover with towel, and let stand five minutes. Pat and roll one-fourth inch thick, keeping paste a little wider than long, and corners square.