Quick Pastry Recipe

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixer bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Add the shortening and mix on medium-low speed for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is a shaggy dough.
3. Add the yogurt and water and mix until well blended.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to an 8×10-inch rectangle.
5. Tri-fold like a business letter, flip over, turn 90° and roll to 8×10 again.
6. Repeat this step two more times, then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 425°F.
8. When ready to use, roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired shape.
9. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through the time.