Easy Shortcrust Pastry Recipe

Ingredients

• Large mixing bowl
• Pastry Blender *
• Clingfilm
• 210 g (1 + 2/3 Cup) Plain/All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 113 g (1 Stick or 1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter, COLD & CUBED
• 5-6 tbsp Very Cold Water

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the flour and salt into a large...: Place the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir briefly.

2. 2

   Add the cold cubed butter.

3. 3

   Rub the mixture between your forefingers and thumbs...: Rub the mixture between your forefingers and thumbs until it forms a fine breadcrumb consistency OR use a pastry blender to achieve the same thing.

4. 4

   Add 4 tbsp of water and mix. If...: Add 4 tbsp of water and mix. If it's still a little dry add 1 - 2 tbsp more until it forms a dough. It should come together to form a ball but it should not be sticky at all.

5. 5

   Wrap in clingfilm, flatten into a disc and...: Wrap in clingfilm, flatten into a disc and chill for 1 hour. You can then use as per your recipe instructions.