Wash butter in bowl by squeezing with bands until soft and waxy, placing bowl under a cold-water faucet and allowing water to run. A small amount of butter may be washed by using a wooden spoon in place of the hands. 7 For rolling paste, use a smooth wooden board, and wooden rolling-pin with handles. It may be used for rims and upper crusts of pies, but never for lower crusts. 9 Puff Paste 1 pound butter 1 pound pastry flour or 14 ozs.
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. 10 Pat and roll one-fourth inch thick, keeping paste a little wider than long, and corners square.