Irrational fear of making pastry?

[yeahyeah]

Anyone else have this? My grandma was amazing at it...but no one has ever properly taught me..have failed at most recent attempt. Seems you better master it if you're going to do it, find it frightening beyond belief. Anyone got any tips, or even moral support? (am a bit more confident about normal things...think this must represent "home making" to me.)

Snowleopard´s method sounds good.

I have to say for pastry I follow Delia to the letter. I know she´s bossy and slightly old fashioned, but her pastry recipe and method come out great every time.

thanks very much everyone...feeling less nervous. I exagerated of course, but actually is a slight phobia, will tackle it...but not tonight!