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Shortcrust Pastry

Here's how you make Shortcrust Pastry
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups, plain flour)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces butter
  • 1 tablespoon water (chilled you may need more)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sift plain flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl (or in the bowl of the food processor).

  • Step 2: Rub in the butter with finger tips (or use pulse button on the food processor) until mixture resembles course breadcrumbs.

  • Step 3: Gradually add water, starting with 1 tablespoon (how much you will need will depend on the gluten in your flour) until dough becomes a ball.

  • Step 4: Remove and wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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