THE KEY TO GREAT PASTRY IS COLD INGREDIENTS – Making your own pastry can sometimes be a challenge. But once you master it you will enjoy having it as part of your baking repertoire. To get really fabulous pastry, the key is to make sure ALL of the ingredients are cold before you mix them together – including the flour! Then once you’ve formed the dough, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll.