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Shortcrust Pastry – Mums Method

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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 - Mums Method Recipe - TheRecipe.Website

Shortcrust Pastry

A simple recipe my mother gave me that always works
4.41 from 30 votes
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Course: Toppings
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Pastry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 portion
Calories: 819kcal

Ingredients
 

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

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