You are used to cut shortening into dry ingredients what you?

Here's why:

* Pastry blender: This tool has wire blades that effectively cut the shortening into tiny pieces, which helps to create flaky layers in pastries.

* Two knives: You can use the cross-cut method with two knives to achieve the same result as a pastry blender.

Important note: You should not use your fingers to cut shortening into dry ingredients, as this will warm the shortening and make it harder to create flaky layers.