BASIC SHORTCRUST PASTRY

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Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Main course, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 325g

Number Of Ingredients 3

225g plain flour
100g butter, diced
pinch salt

Steps:

  • Sift 225g plain flour into a large bowl, add 100g diced butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in a pinch of salt, then add 2-3 tbsp water and mix to a firm dough.
  • Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface.
  • Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

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