Shortcrust Pastry
Category:
FUN STUFF
DINNER
YUMMIES
Total time:
30 mins
Serves:
24 cm flan tin
Shortcrust pastry has a short tender crumb and can be used in either savoury or sweet tarts and pies.
Ingredients
250g plain flour
Pinch of salt
140g chilled butter cut into cubes
2 egg yolks
3-4tbsp chilled water
Method
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 0 mins
Extra Time 20 mins
1. Place the flour, salt and butter in the bowl of a food processor
2. Pulse until breadcrumb consistency is achieved
3. Add egg yolks and pulse again
4. Add water one tablespoon at a time and pulse until large flakes begin to form
5. Tip onto work bench and bring the pastry together to form a disk
6. Cover with glad wrap and refrigerate for about 20 mins or until ready to use
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