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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Rehan Asghar
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!
William Clifton
[email protected]This is my favorite shortcrust pastry recipe. It's so flaky and delicious.
mandla dile
[email protected]I've made this pastry several times and it always turns out great.
Md. Shahin Alom
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert.
Sardar Imran
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to bake.
Angel Lopez
[email protected]This pastry is the perfect canvas for any filling. I've used it for everything from fruit tarts to quiches.
Wagienota-ghata 1 Of UK Ero
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to entertain guests.
Nonhlanhla Sibisi
[email protected]This pastry is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover fruit.
Urmila subedi
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for shortcrust pastry. It's always reliable and produces delicious results.
Intesar Israk
[email protected]I made this pastry for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Kyn Indefenzo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pastry is so versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory dishes.
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman
[email protected]I've tried many shortcrust pastry recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.
Sanique Thompson
[email protected]Wow! This was such a great recipe! The pastry was flaky and delicious, and the filling was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.