Shortcrust Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces plain flour (2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces butter
water (chilled)

Preparation

Sift plain flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl (or in the bowl of the food processor).
Rub in the butter with finger tips (or use pulse button on the food processor) until mixture resembles course breadcrumbs.
Gradually add water until dough becomes a ball.
Remove and wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.