Pastry is a simple dough of flour, water and shortening that can be savoury or sweet. I used to buy this in blocks from the local supermarket but it turns out to be about three times the cost of making it yourself. Hence I started to make Shortcrust Pastry – Mums Method at home. Also the children and grandchildren love to “help”. Pastry can be used in a large section of the menu. Everything from Mushroom and Sausage Mini Quiches and Bacon and Egg Pie through to Apple Danish Parcels and
Shortcrust Pastry
A simple recipe my mother gave me that always works
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Servings: 1 portion
Calories: 819kcal
Ingredients
- 225 g Plain Flour sieved
- 100 g butter diced
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the 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
Calories: 819kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g