I wanted to say a few words about my mother and mother-in-laws pastry. We lived in the UK and their pastry was beautiful. Just like shortbread (Scottish style) crumbly and tender. Both used half margarine and half lard. Can I duplicate it? No I can not try as I may. My best is with half butter and half lard. I have no issue getting Lard it comes in plastic buckets from any supermarket that holds a fair amount of Mexican foods. Not sure if I can say this but Save a Lot is my source. Publix used to sell it but they have ceased to do so. On another note in Belgium they fry chips (french fries) in lard and they are pure heaven. Loved all the comments.

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