Cut the butter into small pieces, drop into the flour and then using the tips of your fingers, rub your thumbs over your fingers. This will mix a small amount of the flour with the butter as it breaks up and keep it cool. You do not want the butter to heat up and melt.
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17th Mar 2009 by Diane Earl
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Science
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