If the fat used in the pastry melts then it takes longer and everything is warmer and the fat picks up more flour grains than it should this means the flour is unable to absorb enough water and the pastry will crumble and be difficult to roll out. :)
Usually puppies and kittens under 2 weeks old get "sore" eyes or drainage from being handled too often. Most babies should be handled as little as possible so the mother bonds well with them.
As little as possible.
As little as possible.
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To thicken it.
Stick with the basic recipe, but keep everything, from the bowl to the rolling pin, as cold as possible. Keep the butter in the fridge until the last minute, and use cold water from the fridge. Work quickly and lightly, so your pastry hasn't time to become overworked or overheated, and it should turn out just great. After rolling and putting the pastry into the dish or tray it's to be cooked in, refrigerate it while you preheat the oven. If you preheat the oven ahead of time it means you're working the pastry in a warmer kitchen, which isn't good for it.
If it is a medium sized pastry it should be blind baked for 15mins at 200 degrees but if it is pastry with sugar o the temperature for less hope this is helpful even though its not alot :)
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You should chill all pastry before using as this stops the pastry from SHRINKING
As little as possible