Rubbing is a way way of working the shortening into the dough. Then there is what is called a dry rub, which is a way of a mixture of seasonings is applied to a roast before cooking.
Rubbing in is a term used when making pastry, all the dry ingredients are put in a bowl then the fat is added and rubbed between the fingertips into the dry ingredients until all the fat is rubbed in...
The rubbing-in method is when you use to finger tips to rub in the ingredients, while doing this you lift your hands to incorporate the air that is needed.
You don't use your palm to do the rubbing in method.You use your fingers only.This is because you are generally rubbing in something like butter or margerine until it resembles breadcrumbs, and you...