Shortcrust Pastry

Shortcrust Pastry

Ingredients

•     125g/4oz plain flour
•     pinch of salt
•     55g/2oz butter, cubed
•     30-45ml/2-3 tbsp cold water

Preparation method

    Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the cubes of butter.

    Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until you have a mixture that resembles coarse breadcrumbs with no large lumps of butter remaining. 

Try to work quickly so that it does not become greasy.

    Using a knife, stir in just enough of the cold water to bind the dough together.

    Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill for 10-15 minutes before using.

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