Basic shortcrust pastry

Basic shortcrust pastry

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour
  • 125g unsalted butter, chilled, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, chilled

Directions for the Basic shortcrust pastry

  1. Process flour, butter and a pinch of salt in a food processor until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  2. Step 2Whisk egg and 1 tbs chilled water in a bowl until combined, then with food processor motor running, add to flour mixture. Process until mixture begins to form large clumps, stopping machine before mixture forms a ball.
  3. Step 3Turn pastry out on to a work surface and knead gently to bring together. Form into a disc for a round tart or into a log shape for a rectangular tart. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.

 

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