You may also add salt, sugar or baking powder, if called for, when planning to cut the fat into the flour mixture.;
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If you are using a pastry blender you normally press down and rock back-and-forth to cut the fat into the flour.
If you are using two table knives, then cut the fat into the flour using a criss-cross slicing motion.
Most recipes ask the fat to be cut into the flour mixture until the fat looks like it's the size of pea.
Add the flour to a mixing bowl.
Cut the fat or shortening into small pieces, if the fat is cold.

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Add the cut up pieces of fat to the flour.

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Use a pastry blender or two table knives to cut the fat into the flour.
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