摘要 |
The invention relates to methods and apparatus for the preparation of a pastry crumb product (32) comprising flour and fat. The method and apparatus include preparing of the pastry crumb product (32) using a food processing apparatus (18). The method and apparatus include providing a temperature controlled environment (16) for the ingredients having a predetermined temperature. The method and apparatus include providing the ingredients in the temperature controlled environment (16) so that they are substantially at the predetermined temperature. The method and apparatus include mixing the ingredients in the temperature controlled environment (16) comprising cutting the fat and flour together using the food processing apparatus (18) to prepare the pastry crumb product (32). |