Shortcrust Pastry

Shortcrust Pastry

Shortcrust pastry has a ratio of 1 fat to 2 flour. Once you know this you can easily make the right amount for your chosen tin or baking tray

Prep Time

10mins

Cook Time

0mins

Makes

300g

Difficulty

Medium

Method

Place the flour and salt and in a bowl and stir through to mix. Add both the fats and rub in using your fingertips. The mixture should resemble breadcrumbs. Adding a tbsp. of water at a time, mix the pastry with a round ended knife to a soft dough. Use your hands to bring it together into a smooth ball. Chill for 20 minutes before use.