EASY SHORTCRUST PASTRY RECIPE
If you want to know how to make perfectly golden and flaky shortcrust pastry without all the headaches, this is the recipe for you!
Provided by Emma Mason
Categories Tarts Pies and Pastry
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir briefly.
- Add the cold cubed butter.
- Rub the mixture between your forefingers and thumbs until it forms a fine breadcrumb consistency OR use a pastry blender to achieve the same thing.
- Add 4 tbsp of water and mix. If it's still a little dry add 1 - 2 tbsp more until it forms a dough. It should come together to form a ball but it should not be sticky at all.
- Wrap in clingfilm, flatten into a disc and chill for 1 hour.
- Use as per your recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 20 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 100 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
BASIC SHORTCRUST PASTRY
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
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
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
SHORTCRUST PASTRY
Shortcrust is probably the most widely used of all pastries and is good with sweet or savory fillings.
Provided by Joanna
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sift flour into a bowl and rub in butter. Add egg yolk and enough water to make ingredients cling together.
- Press dough into a ball and knead gently on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Use pastry for tarts, pastries, quiches, or other savory goodies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SHORTCRUST PASTRY
This basic pastry is used in many popular recipes, from mince pies to quiches; it's also one of the easiest pastries to start with. The uncooked dough can be frozen or kept in the fridge for a couple of days.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield makes 1 (14 ounce) crust
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the flour, salt, and butter in a food processor and whiz or pulse briefly. Add half the beaten egg and continue to whiz. You might add a little more egg, but not too much as the mixture should be just moist enough to come together.
- If making by hand, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Then, using your hands, add just enough egg to bring the dough together. With your hands, flatten out the ball of dough, until it is about 3/4-inch thick, and then wrap in plastic wrap, or place in a plastic bag, and leave in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or, if you are pushed for time, in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Variations:
- Sweet shortcrust pastry: In place of the pinch of salt, use 1 tablespoon of icing sugar.
- Sour cream shortcrust pastry: Replace the egg with 2 tablespoons of sour cream or creme fraiche, adding just enough to bring the dough together.
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