THE EASIEST SHORTCRUST PASTRY
This was given to me by my aunt, a prolific baker. I've used it for years, in savoury and sweet pies and it is always great.
Provided by Sonja South Africa
Categories Dessert
Time 12m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Simply mix together the ingredients and press into a pie dish.
- If you are going to use a raw filling to bake later, pre-bake the pastry shell for 10 minutes at 180°C.
- To use with cooked fillings or for unbaked pies, pre-bake the pastry shell for 30 minutes at 180°C.
- For a savoury pie, omit the sugar and add 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese and a pinch of nutmeg.
- For extra flavour, add 2 tablespoons grated coconut to the pastry mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1301.3, Fat 93.3, SaturatedFat 58.5, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 656.3, Carbohydrate 103.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 13.9
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