
Basic shortcrust pastry
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep: -
- Plus chilling
- Easy
- 325g
Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold
Ingredients
- 225g plain flour
- 100g butter, diced
- pinch salt
Method
- STEP 1
- STEP 2
Stir in a pinch of salt, then add 2-3 tbsp water and mix to a firm dough.
- STEP 3
Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface.
- STEP 4
Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling.