All-purpouse flour - An all-around flour that comes either "bleached" or "unbleached". The texture is fine
Cut In - To work a solid fat, such as butter, shortening or lard, into dry ingredients. This is accomplished by using a pastry blender, 2 knives, a fork, or even the fingers. Most often, the fat should be chilled first and "cut in" just enough for small lumps about the size of a pea to form.
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Pinch - As much of an ingredient that can be held between the thumb and forefinger. A very small, approximate amount.