Shortcrust pastry
The basic recipe for plain pastry. Can be used for pies, pastries, tarts and quiches.
| Preparation time | 15 minutes + chilling |
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| Serving number |
6 |
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Ingredients
- 225 g / 2 cups Plain flour (All purpose flour)
- 100 g / 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted (or shortening)
- Ice cold water
- Salt
Preparation steps
- For the pastry. Sift the flour into a bowl and stir in a pinch of salt.
- Cut the butter or shortening into small pieces and add to the flour. Rub or cut in until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add enough water to make a soft but not sticky dough. Turn out on to a floured board or work surface and knead or work lightly until smooth.
- Flatten into a round disk, wrap in plastic food wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Use as directed in your recipe.
Nutritional values per serving
| Carbohydrate, total (g) | 29.00 |
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| Energy (Kcal) | 256.00 |
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| Protein (g) | 4.00 |
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| Fats, total (g) | 14.00 |
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| Energy (Kj) | 1071.00 |
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