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Easy shortcrust pastry - uncooked pastry dough spread in a tin
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easy shortcrust pastry

How to make an easy shortcrust pastry in minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Keyword baking, pastry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 262kcal
Author Katykicker

Ingredients

  • 140 g butter
  • 280 g plain flour
  • 30 ml of water

Instructions

  • Sift your flour, to remove any lumps. 
  • Add the butter and rub the flour & butter together. You should keep rubbing together until you get a breadcrumb style consistency. 
  • Add the water, 5-10ml at a time, until you have formed the mix into a ball. 
  • Ensure that your dough is not too sticky. 
  • Wrap it in cling film and place it in the fridge for at least 30-45 minutes.
  • Your shortcrust pastry dough is now ready to use in a recipe! 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal