"Take that little pan full of flour, put in a pinch of salt, and then rub in as much butter as will go on that plate.

Always remember to put your dry things together first, and then the wet.

It mixes better so." "I know how; I saw Asia do it.

Don't I butter the pie plates too?
She did, the first thing," said Daisy, whisking the flour about at a great rate.
"Quite right! I do believe you have a gift for cooking, you take to it so cleverly," said Aunt Jo, approvingly.

"Now a dash of cold water, just enough to wet it; then scatter some flour on the board, work in a little, and roll the paste out; yes, that's the way.