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Rubbing in
TechniqueAlso known as: Cut in (US) · Rubbing in method
A pastry and baking technique in which cold, cubed butter is worked into flour with the fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, sandy breadcrumbs. Speed and cool hands are essential to keep the butter firm and prevent the gluten in the flour from overdeveloping.
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