Simple Shortcrust Pastry
This super-easy pastry is perfect for savoury pies, flans, quiches or pasties. It's buttery, rich and quick and easy to make. It's also freezer-friendly, simply wrap in cling film and freeze; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
Ingredients
Makes: 450 g approximately
- 1 egg yolk
- 125g butter, cut into chunks
- 250g plain flour
- 50ml water or more if needed
- 1 good pinch of salt
Method
Prep:15min ›
Ready in:15min
- In a food processor or a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt and butter. Blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and there are no chunks of butter left.
- Add the egg yolk and just enough water to make a non-sticky dough. Wrap and refrigerate if you have time or use immediately.
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I gave it a go and used it for a quiche. It came out perfect (about 30 mins in the oven at 170C fan). - 19 Sep 2011
- 02 Mar 2012
- 07 Nov 2010