Shortcrust pastry
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Serves: about 500 g pastry
Shortcrust pastry is used for savoury dishes such as pies and pastries.
Ingredients
500ml (280 g) Snowflake cake flour
2ml salt
125g cold butter
125ml ice-cold water
5ml fresh lemon juice or brandy
Method
- Sift flour and salt together. Cut butter into small pieces and rub into flour with fingertips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Combine water and lemon juice. Add to dry ingredients and cut in with a knife. Knead lightly to a firm pastry.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 3 mm. Line a greased baking dish as required.
- Use as instructed in chosen recipe. The pastry is usually baked in a preheated oven at 200 °C for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
