BASIC SHORTCRUST PASTRY (GORDON RAMSAY) RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Basic Shortcrust Pastry (Gordon Ramsay) Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Chez_Alexander

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup flour
1 tsp fine sea salt
2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, diced (10-11 TBS)
4-6 TBS ice-cold water

Steps:

1. Place flour and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and mix for about 10 seconds, or until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Tip into a mixing bowl. 2. Add 4 TBS of water and stir the mixture with a butter knife until the dough just comes together. If it seems too dry, add another 1-2 TBS of water. Try not to make the dough too wet, as it results in a crumbly pastry. 3. Lightly knead the dough into a smooth ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before using. Makes 2 cups (16 oz) of dough. Entire recipe = 36 Weight Watchers points.